Author: JESTICE, PHYLLIS G.
Title: The timeline of medieval warfare : the ultimate guide to battle in the Middle Ages / Phyllis G. Jestice
Description: San Diego. Calif. : Thunder Bay Press 2008. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Includes double-sided eight-page poster. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 224 pages; Description: 224 p : ill. (chiefly col. ) ; 23 x 30 cm. Subjects: Military art and science -- History -- Medieval. 500-1500. Military history. Medieval. Europe -- History. Military. Series Title: World history timeline. Summary: Crown nabbing. Territorial grabbing. Blood-soaked battles. Saints and sinners. The Middle Ages had it all! Discover one of the most exciting periods in human history in The Timeline of Medieval Warfare. This comprehensive book provides a unique at-a-glance historical overview of the Middle Ages from 774 AD to 1492. From the Vikings and the Crusades. to the Turks and the European Kings. you'll discover how warfare changed throughout the centuries. Get a unique view of major medieval events in context with what was happening around the world at the time through a fact-packed running timeline on each page. detailing all of the most important events. discoveries. people. and conflicts. Experience some of the world's greatest battles - the Crusades. the Hundred Years' War. the Wars of the Roses. and the battle of Hastings - through historical anecdotes and artwork. Learn all about crossbows. armed horsemen. handcannons. gunpowder. warships. and naval fleets. and the effect warfare ultimately had on how history unfolded. Richly illustrated throughout with medieval artwork. tapestries. illustrations. diagrams of military camps. weaponry. and modern photographs of key locations.Weight in Kg appr.:

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