The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare (Routledge Companions to History)

Этот справочник предлагает фактический материал по всем главным вопросам, связанным с войной в средневековой Европе, включая Восточную Европу, Византийские войны, вторжения кочевников и Крестовые походы. Материал разбит на тематические блоки: персоналии, баталии, геральдику, оружие и т.п., в которых рассматриваются вопросы архитектуры замков, устройства кораблей, строительных методов, усовершенствование оружия и брони, методов тактики и военных поставок и пр. Образцы сканов: (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/11259918.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/11259942.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/11259957.html) (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/11259970.html) This comprehensive volume provides easily-accessible factual material on all major areas of warfare in the medieval west. The whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, is covered, including essential elements from outside Europe such as Byzantine warfare, nomadic horde invasions and the Crusades. Progressing chronologically, the work is presented in themed, illustrated sections, with a narrative outline offering a brief introduction to the area. Within each chronological section, Jim Bradbury presents clear and informative pieces on battles, sieges, and generals. The author examines practical topics including: castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles ship building techniques improvements in armour specific weapons developments in areas such as arms and armour, fortifications, tactics and supply. Readable and engaging, this detailed provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and clear discussions of controversial issues. "The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare is presented in themed, illustrated sections, each preceded by a narrative outline offering a brief introduction. Within each section, Jim Bradbury presents clear information on battles and sieges, and generals and leaders. Readable and engaging, this detailed work makes use of archaeological information and includes clear discussions of controversial issues. The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with descriptions of specific castles, ship building techniques, improvements in armour, specific weapons and developments in areas such as arms and armour, fortifications, tactics and supply."--Jacket

This comprehensive volume provides easily accessible factual material on all major areas of warfare in the medieval west. The whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, is covered, including essential elements from outside Europe such as Byzantine warfare, nomadic horde invasions and the Crusades. The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles, ship building techniques, improvements in armor, specific weapons, and developments in areas such as arms and armor, fortifications, tactics and supply.

Covering the whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, this comprehensive volume provides easily-accessible factual material on all major areas of warfare in the medieval west.