Medieval Warfare: An Illustrated Introduction
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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A richly illustrated survey of military history, Medieval Warfare: An Illustrated Introduction chronicles the evolution of armed conflict across the Middle Ages, from the fall of Rome through the close of the fifteenth century. Timothy Newark presents the weapons, tactics, armies, and key battles that shaped medieval Europe, drawing on a wealth of visual material to bring the brutal realities of siege warfare, cavalry charges, and infantry combat to vivid life. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the work details the rise and transformation of the mounted knight, the role of mercenary companies, and the gradual shift toward gunpowder that would ultimately render the age of chivalry obsolete. Newark illustrates how warfare was not merely a backdrop to medieval civilization but a driving force behind its politics, economics, and social hierarchies. This compelling introduction serves both the general reader and the history enthusiast seeking a solid, visually engaging foundation in one of history's most dramatic military eras.
Author: Timothy Newark
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Jupiter · London
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated survey of military history, Medieval Warfare: An Illustrated Introduction chronicles the evolution of armed conflict across the Middle Ages, from the fall of Rome through the close of the fifteenth century. Timothy Newark presents the weapons, tactics, armies, and key battles that shaped medieval Europe, drawing on a wealth of visual material to bring the brutal realities of siege warfare, cavalry charges, and infantry combat to vivid life. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the work details the rise and transformation of the mounted knight, the role of mercenary companies, and the gradual shift toward gunpowder that would ultimately render the age of chivalry obsolete. Newark illustrates how warfare was not merely a backdrop to medieval civilization but a driving force behind its politics, economics, and social hierarchies. This compelling introduction serves both the general reader and the history enthusiast seeking a solid, visually engaging foundation in one of history's most dramatic military eras.