Medieval Armies and Weapons in Western Europe - An Illustrated History

Средневековье обычно делится на три периода — раннее Средневековье, высокое или классическое Средневековье, и позднее Средневековье. Каждый период был отмечен его собственными кризисами и войнами, оружием и обмундированием. Эта книга - богато иллюстрированная история войн в Западной Европе в течение тех лет. The Middle Ages are commonly divided into three periods—the early Middle Ages, the high or central Middle Ages, and the late Middle Ages. Each period was marked by its own crises and wars, and the weapons and fighters reflected the technological and other advancements being made. This book is a richly illustrated history of warfare in Western Europe during those years. Part One, the early Middle Ages, covers the late Romans, the Germanic invaders and Byzantines, the Franks, the Vikings and Hungarians, and the Anglo-Saxons and Normans in England. Part Two, the high or central Middle Ages, considers the feudal system, knights and chivalry, knights at war, infantrymen, land warfare, siege and naval warfare, crusades in Palestine, templars and hospitalers, the Reconquista in Spain, and the Teutonic knights. Part Three, the late Middle Ages, discusses the evolution of new types of armor and weapons, the Hundred Years’ War, mercenaries, and firearms. - - Примеры страниц: The Middle Ages Are Commonly Divided Into Three Periods - The Early, The High, And The Late. Each Period Was Marked By Its Own Crises And Wars, And The Weapons And Fighters Reflected The Technological And Other Advancements Being Made. This Book Is An Illustrated History Of Warfare In Western Europe During Those Years.--jacket. 1. Late Romans, Germanic Invaders, And Byzantines -- 2. The Franks -- 3. Vikings And Hungarians -- 4. Anglo-saxons And Normans In England -- 5. Feudal Lords -- 6. Knights And Chivalry -- 7. Knight's War Equipment -- 8. Infantrymen -- 9. Land Warfare -- 10. Siege And Naval Warfare -- 11. Crusaders In Palestine -- 12. Templars And Hospitalers -- 13. Reconquista In Spain -- 14. The Teutonic Knights -- 15. Evolution Of Armor And Weapons -- 16. The Hundred Years' War (1340-1453) -- 17. European Mercenaries -- 18. Firearms -- 19. Conclusion. Jean-denis G.g. Lepage. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 277-278) And Index. This study combines both a broad introduction to medieval warfare and detailed studies of warriors and weaponry throughout the Middle Ages. Packed full of wonderful black and white illustrations, Lepage begins with the late Roman army, the Huns, Germans, Franks and Vikings, before moving on to the age of feudalism, knights, chivalry and crusading, and warfare of the High Middle Ages. Descriptions of weaponry, armour and tactics, are accompanied by detailed discussion of, for example, the nature of pitched battles, siege tactics, naval warfare, the wounded and the dead, religious military orders, mercenaries and the advent of gunpowder and firearms. A great, well-rounded account of the subject.