The Medieval World at War

The Medieval World at War

The medieval period was a time of immense diversity in military practice. Edited by scholar Matthew Bennett, The Medieval World at War brings together accounts not only of European and Middle Eastern warfare but also of Central Asian, Indian, Chinese and Japanese conflict.

Organized chronologically, the book ranges widely from Charlemagne’s empire-building, the Viking invasions of northern Europe and the Christian Crusades against Islam to Mongol horse-archers, the Teutonic knights of Germany, the gunpowder revolution, the Ottoman threat to Europe and samurai warfare.

Incorporating accounts of tactics, troop types, battles, fortifications and siege techniques, the contributors examine how political and military strategies were shaped by the clash of very different social and ideological systems. Feature boxes focus on topics ranging from battles such as Agincourt to weaponry and armor, while eyewitness accounts of battles and other major events bring the story dramatically to life.

Packed with more than 400 illustrations—including photographs, manuscript drawings and specially commissioned 3-D battle reconstructions—this authoritative survey brings a rich era to vivid life.

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Inc. ( October 26, 2009 )

Item #: 72-8839

ISBN: 9780500251560

Product Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 52.0 ounces