Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 12/05/2024
ABBREVIATIONS: dj-dust jacket, biblio-bibliography, b/w-black and white, illust-illustrations, b/c-book club addition.rct - recent arrival or pending publication, spc - OMM Special Price
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FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE: Knights vs Saracen Warriors with Medieval Castle and Layout Plan
One of the first Italeri castle sets, featuring a battle from The Crusades. Comes with one set of knights and one set of Saracen warriors. Contains a model of the Zvezda stone fortress, with four corner towers, gatehouse, and curtain walls, as well as a cardboard base to site the 15' by 13' fortress. It appears to be complete, with figures still on sprues and castle walls still bagged; sold as is. Includes pictorial instructions for assembly. 1 vol, 1 pgs
1998 ITALY, ITALERI |
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LA GUERRA DE GRANADA (II): The Siege of Malaga and Reconquest 1488-1492
During the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, a fleet of Castilian and Aragonese ships under a single command descended on the Malaga coast seeking a conclusion of the long process of reunification in the Iberian peninsula. |
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LA BATALLA DEL SALADO 1340
The Battle of Rio Salado, also known as the Battle of Tarifa (30 October 1340) was a battle of the armies of King Afonso IV of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile against those of sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali of Morocco and Yusuf I of Granada. |
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FIREFORGE DEUS VAULT: TEUTONIC INFANTRY 28mm Plastic Figures
This box enables you to build up to 24 28mm Teutonic Infantry soldiers in heavy armor of the 12th-13th century. Several weapon options like spears, swords, axes, maces, and crossbows are included. You'll be able to build up to 12 Crossbowmen and/or up to 12 Dismounted Teutonic Knights and/or up to 24 Teutonic Sergeants figures. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly. |
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Abad, Ruben Saez LOS GRANDES ASEDIOS EN LA RECONQUISTA DE LA IBERIA
9x12, covers all the major sieges from Barcelona 800, Toledo 1048, Valcenia 1092 thru Granada 1491. Color illust, photos and maps. 1 vol, 206 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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Abad, Ruben Saez LA GUERRA DE LOS DOS PEDROS 1356-1369
The conflict between Castile and Aragon 1 vol, 80 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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Abad, Ruben Saez La Batalla de Muret 1213
At the Battle of Muret on 12 September 1213 the Crusading army of Simon IV de Montfort defeated the Catharist, Aragonese and Catalan forces of Peter II of Aragon, at Muret near Toulouse |
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Abels, Richard and Bernard Bachrach editors NORMAN AND THEIR ADVERSARIES AT WAR, THE
Collected essays study warfare, armies, weapons and logistics and challenge the manner in which the Normans, Anglo-Saxons, Danes, Welsh and others prepared for & fought war, biblio, index. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2002 LONDON, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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Abercrombie, Gordon Ellyson THE HOSPITALLER KNIGHTS OF SAINT JOHN AT RHODES 1306-1522
First of a series of volumes on the Hospitaller Knights of Saint John, this volume covers the rise of the Hospitaller Knights from monastic origins to military prowess, shedding light on their pivotal role in Crusades and Mediterranean power dynamics. Draws on the work of the Order's official historians, Giacomo Bosio and his successor Bartolomeo dal Pozzo. Transcribes their writings for the modern reader, while also presenting new information revealed in the 400 years of scholarship since Bosio's death in 1627. |
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Adams, John Laurence FRIEDRICH THE VICTORIUS 1425-1476
Covers the battles of Pieddershein & Seckenheim in the 1460's, also (24) full color banners, maps. 1 vol, 52 pgs
1993 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 1
Magazine undergoes name change and adds culture to warfare. All subscriptions for Medieval Warfare will continue uninterrupted. |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 2
Kyivan Rus - the largest kingdom by territory in all of medieval Europe - has a rich history and a vibrant cultural heritage. |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 3
Theme: Medieval Women in Charge |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 4
Theme: Fighting for Towns and Communities |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 5
Theme: Medieval Sicily |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 6
Theme: The World of Louis IX |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 7: Medieval Mysteries
Theme: Medieval Mysteries |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 8: The reign of Justinian I
Theme: The Reign of Justinian I |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 9: The Byzantine Network
Theme: The Byzantine Network |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 10: The Benedictines
Theme: The Benedictines |
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anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 11: Charles IV of Bohemia
Theme: Charles IV of Bohemia |
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Archobold KNIGHTS OF AGINCOURT: A Roll of Honour
The Battle of Agincourt was a major turning point during the Hundred Years War. England's victory against the numerically superior French army was totally unexpected. It crippled the French army and began a period of military success for the English. In this book the author has researched countless references and compiled a full colour armorial of as many of the known combatants from both sides. This colourful and useful reference includes 159 English and 324 French heraldic Coats of Arms. 1 vol, 60 pgs
2019 UK, REDCREST PUBLICATIONS |
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Armstrong, Pete SIEGE OF CAERLAVEROCK 1300, THE
A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (6) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings 1 vol, 32 pgs
2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES |
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Armstrong, Pete BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN, THE: June 1314
A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (10) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings 1 vol, 56 pgs
2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES |
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Armstrong, Pete BATTLE OF DUPPLIN MOOR, THE:1332
A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (6) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings 1 vol, 48 pgs
2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES |
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Ayton, Andrew KNIGHTS AND WARHORSES
Military service and the English aristocracy under Edward III, the author focuses on documents which offer detailed lists of men-at-arms and their war-horses, biblio, index. 1 vol, 311 pgs
1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Ayton, Andrew BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346
The first ever large-scale study of Crecy and the campaign in Normandy and Ponthieu, it offers new analyses and interpretations of all aspects, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 400 pgs
2005 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Ayton, Andrew BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346
The first ever large-scale study of Crecy and the campaign in Normandy and Ponthieu, it offers new analyses and interpretations of all aspects, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 400 pgs
2007 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Ayton, Andrew and Price, J.L. editors MEDIEVAL MILITARY REVOLUTION
State, Society and Military Change in MedievalEurope, nine compelling essays by well-knownmedieval authorities, chpt. notes/biblio, index. 1 vol, 208 pgs
1998 LONDON, I.B. TAURIS |
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Bachrach, David S WARFARE IN TENTH-CENTURY GERMANY
Over the course of half a century, the first two kings of the Saxon dynasty, Henry I (919-936) and Otto I (936-973), waged war across the length and breadth of Europe. Ottonian armies campaigned from the banks of the Oder in the east to the Seine in the west, and from the shores of the Baltic Sea in the north, to the Adriatic and Mediterranean in the south. |
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Bachrach, David S WARFARE IN TENTH-CENTURY GERMANY
Over the course of half a century, the first two kings of the Saxon dynasty, Henry I (919-936) and Otto I (936-973), waged war across the length and breadth of Europe. Ottonian armies campaigned from the banks of the Oder in the east to the Seine in the west, and from the shores of the Baltic Sea in the north, to the Adriatic and Mediterranean in the south. |
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Baillie-Hislop, Malcolm CASTLE BUILDERS: Approaches to Castle Design and Construction in the Middle Ages
General introduction castle design and construction, starting with the personalities (architects and craftsmen) behind their creation, the techniques they employed, and how style and technology was disseminated with both a thematic and a chronological approach. Themes include earth, timber and stone construction techniques, the evolution of the great tower, the development of military engineering, the progression of domestic accommodation, and the degree to which aesthetics contributed to castle design. Includes 150 color Illustrations. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2021 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Baker, Darren WITH ALL FOR ALL: The Life of Simon de Montfort
Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort's combination of charisma, determination and fearlessness, reinforced by a wife with similar qualities, made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth and upbringing in France until his defeat and death at the hands of the future Edward I. The pivotal year was 1264, when Montfort captured Henry III in battle, established a constitutional monarchy and, in the act he is most famous for, revolutionized the representation of Parliament, the future Commons. While calling him the founder of that institution begs too much, Montfort recognized and cultivated a new awakening in national identity and political awareness not seen since before the Norman Conquest two centuries earlier. |
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Baker, Darren CRUSADERS AND REVOLUTIONARIES: De Monfort
One of the families that dominated the thirteenth century were the de Montforts. They arose in France, in a hamlet close to Paris, and grew to prominence under the crusading fervor of that time, taking them from leadership in the Albigensian wars to lordships around the Mediterranean. They marry into the English aristocracy, join the crusade to the Holy Land, then another crusade in the south of France against the Cathars. 30 color illustrations |
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Ballard, Richard England, France and Aquitaine - From Victory to Defeat in the Hundred Years War
This is a narrative history of England and France during the Hundred Years War, from the triumphs of Henry V to the defeat of the English and loss of Gascony and Bordeaux - a huge blow to English prestige and economic interest. |
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Barnby, David and John Leftwich 1066: The Lost Hastings Battlefield
Recounts Duke William of Normandy's invasion of England to wrest the kingship from Harold Godwinson from initial landing to the final battle of Hastings. Argues that the traditional battleground is incorrect and claims the actual battle was on Blackhorse Hill on the high ridge some two miles east of the traditional site at Battle Abbey. |
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Barratt, John War for the Throne: The Battle of Shrewsbury 1403
Henry IV, who had overthrown and probably murdered his predecessor Richard II, fought a protracted and bloody campaign against the most powerful nobles in the land. This war is the subject of John Barratt's gripping study. |
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Bell, Graham ROBERT THE BRUCE'S FORGOTTEN VICTORY:Bryland 1322
October 1322, the North Yorkshire Dales saw what some consider a worse humiliation than Bannockburn. Some 3000 Scots nearly captured Edward II and his Queen, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 128 pgs
2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS |
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Bennett Connolly, Sharon DEFENDERS OF THE NORMAN CROWN: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey
Tells the fascinating story of the Warenne dynasty, of the successes and failures of one of the most powerful families in England, from its origins in Normandy, through the Conquest, Magna Carta, the wars and marriages that led to its ultimate demise in the reign of Edward III. Includes 20 color illustrations and plates. |
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Bhakari, S.K. INDIAN WARFARE
In deapth study of all aspects of ancient/medievalIndian warfare, river crossings, mixed arms forcesdeployment, tactics, strategy, b/w illust, biblio. 1 vol, 230 pgs
1981 NEW DEHLI, MUNSHIRAM PUB |
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Birkenmeier, John W. DEVELOPMENT OF THE KOMNENIAN ARMY 1081-1180, THE
Author examines the ethnic composition, finacialsupport & strategic implementation of theByzantine Army during the 11th & 12th centuries,b/w maps, notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 266 pgs
2002 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS |
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Black, Bob SAMOGITIANS, SWORD BROTHERS & THE BATTLE OF SAULE
General background for the Northern Crusades in, and specific details of Saule in 1236, b/w drawings depicting participants, weapons, flags and maps. 1 vol, 40 pgs
2005 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBS |
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Braconnier, Julien & Philippe Ghisolfo & Yann Kerv FRENCH KNIGHT OF THE XIIITH CENTURY
A day-by-day, year-by-year account of a traces the life of an imaginary young man as he enters into manhood and becomes a French Knight. B/w & color illust/drawings. 1 vol, 216 pgs
2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC |
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Bradbury, Jim MEDIEVAL ARCHER
A study of the archer & his weapons from the 11th to the 15th century, focus on military tactics, also explores the archer's position in society, (60) b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 208 pgs
1996 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Bradbury, Jim MEDIEVAL SIEGE, THE
In medieval warfare, the siege predominated: for every battle, there were hundreds of sieges. Yet the rich and vivid history of siege warfare has been consistently neglected. |
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Brondarbit, Alexander SOLDIER, REBEL, TRAITOR: John, Lord Wenlock and the Wars of the Roses
Biography of John Wenlock, first Lord Wenlock, who was a leading diplomat, courtier, and soldier during the Wars of the Roses. Labeled the 'Prince of Turncoats' because of his frequent changes of allegiance, his remarkable career offers us a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in English medieval history. Wenlock is a major figure in his own right and records in vivid detail how this shrewd nobleman navigated his way through the brutal conflicts of his times. |
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Brown, Chris WILLIAM WALLACE: The True Story of Braveheart
The author cuts through the 'Victorian' myths to produce a fine biography of this younger son of a country Knight; both color and b/w photos/illust, b/w maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2005 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING |
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Brown, Chris SECOND SCOTTISH WARS OF INDEPENDENCE, THE
Scottish Independence wasn't won by Bruce, it took his son David II to finally wrest victory after three major defeats Duppin Muir, Halidon Hill and Neville's Cross, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 300 pgs
2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS |
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Brown, Gordon S. NORMAN CONQUEST OF SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY
This work focuses on the Tancred of Hauteville;maps, appendices, biblio, index 1 vol, 222 pgs
2003 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY |
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Burns, Thomas HISTORY OF THE OSTROGOTHS
Detailed study of the Ostrogoths from their first contacts with the Romans to the end of their kingdom in Italy 554AD, chapter notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 320 pgs
1984 BLOOMINTON, INDIANA UNIV |
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Campbell, David 016 TEMPLAR KNIGHT vs MAMLUK WARRIOR 1218-50
Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem. At the cutting edge of the conflict were the elite fighting men of the Crusader and Egyptian armies -- the Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors, respectively. |
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Campbell, David 024 LONGBOWMEN vs CROSSBOWMEN: Hundred Years' War 1337-60
For centuries, the crossbow had played a key role on the battlefields of continental Europe, with mercenaries from Genoa and Brabant in particular filling the ranks of the French army. Yet on the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War, they came up against a more powerful foe. To master the English longbow was a labor of years, requiring far greater skill to use than the crossbow, but it was much more flexible and formidable, striking fear into the French and their allies. |
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Canaccini, Federico GLI EROI SI CAMPALDINO 1289
8.5x11, battlemaps, color uniform plates. 1 vol, 80 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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Canales, Francisco NAJERA 1367: Castilian Civil War
The Battle of Najera, also known as the Battle of Navarrete, was fought on 3 April 1367 between an Anglo-Gascon army and Franco-Castilian forces near Najera, in the province of La Rioja, Castile. The English were led by Edward, the Black Prince, and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, allied with Peter of Castile (sometimes called Peter the Cruel) against his brother Henry of Trastamara (Spanish: Enrique II). |
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Carey, Brian WARFARE IN THE AGE OF CRUSADES: The Latin East
Explores in fascinating detail the key campaigns, battles, and sieges that shaped the crusading period of the Middle Ages, giving special attention to military technologies, tactics, and strategies. Covers key personalities and political factors, including the role of papal monarchy in initiating the crusading expeditions, the relationship between Catholic Europe and the Byzantine Empire, the role of the religious military orders, and Islamic and Mongol military capabilities. Includes 50 illustrations and maps. |
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Carey, Brian WARFARE IN THE AGE OF CRUSADES: Europe
Explores the key campaigns, battles, and sieges that shaped the crusading period in Europe during the Middle Ages, giving special attention to military technologies, tactics, and strategies. Key personalities and political factors are addressed, including the role of the papal monarchy in initiating the crusading expeditions and the use of crusade in the Christianization of the Baltic region and against heresies in Europe. Contains 50 illustrations and maps. |
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Carey, Brian Todd and Joshua B Allfree and John Cairns MANZIKERT 1071
In August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland of the Empire. Outmaneuvered by the Turkish sultan, Alp Arslan, Romanus was forced to give battle with only half his troops near Manzikert. By the end of that fateful day much of the Byzantine army was dead, the rest scattered in flight and the Emperor himself a captive. |
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Carey, Brian Todd and Joshua B Allfree and John Cairns MANZIKERT 1071
In August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland of the Empire. Outmaneuvered by the Turkish sultan, Alp Arslan, Romanus was forced to give battle with only half his troops near Manzikert. By the end of that fateful day much of the Byzantine army was dead, the rest scattered in flight and the Emperor himself a captive. |
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Carradice, Phil ROBERT THE BRUCE: Scotland's True Braveheart
Detailed account of the life and times of the Scottish hero and monarch. It covers his life from childhood to death against the era's political, social and military life of Scotland. He was a ruthless, cunning warrior, a man of his times, dedicated to what he saw as his mission in life. Flawed he may have been, but he was also a great King, a worthy warrior, and a man who deserves to emerge from the shadow of William Wallace - a position to which he has been relegated ever since the film Braveheart. |
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Chambers, James DEVIL'S HORSEMEN, THE:Mongol Invasion of Europe
Examination of the origin, tactics & training, b/w maps/illust, index, biblio. 1 vol, 200 pgs
2003 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC |
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Charton, Brice LES CHAVALIERS TEUTONIQUES
This work presents a history of the Teutonic Order during the Middle Ages, its creation, its role in the Holy Land and along the coast of the Baltic Sea, and its expansion into Prussia and the Baltic countries, where the 'Porte-Glaives' knights continued the order. Les Chevaliers Teutoniques includes an extensive and rich collection of illustrations covering documents, weaponry, and castles of the Order, along with maps and magnificent contemporary color photos of several of the castles, particularly Marienburg. The Battle of Tannenberg/Grunwald is also presented with exceptional photos of its reenactment for the 150th anniversary of the battle. |
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Christini, Luca S. The Battle of Tannenberg-Grunwald 1410: The Teutonic Knights' Grave
Tannenberg was the first battle won against the Order. The great battle has two names for a reason. The place where the battle took place is called 'hill of the firs' (Tannenberg in German language), but around it there was a forest of low trees, 'the green forest' (in German dialect Grunwald) and a village called Grunfeld. |
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Clephan, R. Coltman The Tournament: Its Periods and Phases
Excerpt: The Tournament, as practised in Germany and towards the close of the sixteenth century in England, France and Italy, must have been a rather dull performance, as the minute regulations and the cumbersome equipment precluded that dash and intrepid onslaught which make the descriptions by Froissart and other writers of his time such excellent reading. Even the gorgeous displays of Henry VIII leave us rather cold when we find that the king invariably won, and that the queen could stop the tilting at her pleasure, which was presumably when her lord had had sufficient entertainment. We have only to note that the suit in the Tower made for Henry VIII to fight on foot in the lists weighs 93 lbs., to realize that no man could be strenuous or energetic in this equipment; and when we find that the horse in the sixteenth century joust had to carry a dead weight of 340 lbs., it will be manifest that he could only amble gently along the tilt, and could not dash headlong down the lists, as the artist would have us believe. The whole subject of arms and armour teems with such disillusioning; but to the earnest student these are taken with grace, because they are born of facts quarried out of masses of written and printed records with years of incessant perseverance and devotion. 1 vol, 195 pgs
1967 US, UNGAR |
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Cocke, John MEDIEVAL BATTLE & TOURNAMENT STANDARDS
Large format, full color paperback contains nearly 200 standards. The standards within the pages were researched during the period 1530 to 1550 by the Lancaster Herald John Cocke. His heraldic artist is unknown, however some say he was probably Irish. The drawings cover the period covering the 14th century through to the middle of the 16th century. The drawing were created in black and white by the artist, and the intended colors that was intended to followed were written in heraldic script, probably by Cocke. 1 vol, 105 pgs
2021 UK |
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Cohen, David BATTLES OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES
Starting with an overview of the Wars of the Roses' politics and events that culminated in the war between the houses of Lancaster and York. This new history focuses on the 17 battles that took place around the country between 1455 and 1487. It considers the causes, course and result of each battle, beginning with the first battle of St Albans on 22 May 1455, which was won by the Yorkist faction lead by Richard, Duke of York. |
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Constable, Giles How to Defeat the Saracens
The fall of the crusader-controlled city of Acre to the Muslims in 1291 inspired many schemes for crusades to recover Jerusalem and its environs. One of these proposals is How to Defeat the Saracens, written around 1317 by William of Adam, a Dominican who traveled extensively in the eastern Mediterranean, Persia, and parts of India. The treatise, poorly known even among specialists, presents a five-pronged plan for retaking the Holy Land. In particular, it focuses on cutting off economic and military support for Egypt. William's personal experience in the lands he describes comes through, for example, when he recollects his encounters in Persia with a captive Greek woman whose child he baptized, and in India with a lapsed Christian who said that God had abandoned him. |
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Corfis, Ivy and Wolfe, Michael MEDIEVAL CITY UNDER SIEGE,THE
Study of evolution of siege tactics up to the gun-powder era, covers both offensive & defensive, the logistics of specific sieges from the Byzantium, Europe & the Latin East, b/w illust, biblio. 1 vol, 302 pgs
1999 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 1
Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names for the counties of ANGLESEY to HAMPSHIRE 1 vol, 4 pgs
1996 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G |
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Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 2
Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names for the counties of HEREFORD to RUTLAND 1 vol, 60 pgs
1997 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G |
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Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 3
Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names counties of SHROPSHIRE TO YORKSHIRE. 1 vol, 56 pgs
1998 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLICAT |
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Cristini, Luca and Radaelli, Matteo LA CROCIATA CONTRO I CATARI 1209-1229: The Crusade Against the Cathars
The Albigensian Crusade took place between 1209 and 1229 against the Cathars after Pope Innocent III banned the sect in 1208. |
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Curry, Anne THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT: Sources and Interpretations
A survey of sources related to the Battle of Agincourt that includes, in translation and with commentary, English and French narrative accounts and literary works of the 15th century. 1 vol, 496 pgs
2009 US, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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Curry, Anne THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: 1337-1453
An illustrated overview of the Hundred Years War, the longest-running and the most significant conflict in western Europe in the later Middle Ages. Drawing on the latest research for this new edition, examines how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the war on generations of people. Updated and revised edition includes full-color maps and 50 new images. 1 vol, 144 pgs
2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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Curtin, Jeremiah MONGOLS, THE
Clans, feuds, battles & conquests of the Mongol era, comprehensive index covers individuals, places and events. 1 vol, 464 pgs
2001 NY, |
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Davies, Sean EDWARD I's CONQUEST OF WALES
Edward I's conquest of Wales was a key formative event in the history of Britain, but it has not been the subject of a scholarly book for over 100 years. Research has advanced since then, changing our perception of the medieval military mind and shining fresh light on the key characters involved in the conquest. This gives the Welsh and English perspectives on the war and on the brutal, mistrustful, and ruthless personal motives that drove events. |
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Delabos, Christian BREMULE 1119
FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Covers the Battle between Henry King of England & Duke of Normandy against Louis VI King of France, b/w and color original art/drawings/maps/heraldic art. 1 vol, 80 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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Delbruck, Hans translated by Walter J. Redfroe Jr. MEDIEVAL WARFARE:History of the Art of War,Vol III
Originally published in 1890, Delbruck's 4-volume set is a definitive work on the subject. Volume III covers Charlemagne to the Swiss peasant infantry. Index, chapter notes, appendix. 1 vol, 712 pgs
1990 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA |
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Dennis, George T. translator THREE BYZANTINE MILITARY TREATISES
Threatened on all sides by relentless enemies for a thousand years, the Byzantines needed ready armies and secure borders. To this end, experienced commanders compiled practical handbooks of military strategy. Three such manuals are presented here. The Anonymous Byzantine Treatise on Strategy was written by a retired combat engineer around the middle of the sixth century, while Skirmishing and Campaign Organization and Tactics date from the late tenth century and concern warfare in the mountains along the Syrian frontier and campaigns in the rugged terrain of the Balkans. These treatises provide information not only on tactics and weaponry but also on the motivations of the men who risked their lives to defend the empire. 1 vol, 380 pgs
2009 US, DUMBARTON OAKS |
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Dennis, George T. translator THREE BYZANTINE MILITARY TREATISES
Three manuals are presented here, the first by aretired combat engineer in the sixthe century andthe other two cover late tenth century warfarealong the Syrian border, b/w illust, index. 1 vol, 380 pgs
1985 US, DUMBARTON OAKS |
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2-45890
DeVries, Kelly INFANTRY WARFARE IN THE EARLY 14TH CENTURY
The author demonstrates the importance of infantry and their tactics through a detailed investigation of nineteen battles fought between 1302-1347 in which Infantry won the day, biblio, index. 1 vol, 228 pgs
1998 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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1-57720
Donnelly, MArk P. and Diehl, Daniel SIEGE:CASTLES AT WAR
8.5x11, the history of siege warfare is examinedthrough a hypothetical attack on a French castleby the English during the Hundred's Year War, manycolor photos of reenactors, notes, index. 1 vol, 184 pgs
1998 DALLAS, TAYLOR PUBLISHING |
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1-72110
Duffy, Sean editor ROBERT THE BRUCE'S IRISH WARS:1306-1329
Seven essays on the campaign to conquer Ireland, b/w illus/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 218 pgs
2002 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING |
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Easton, Alan BARONS WAR 1264-1267, THE
An account of the Campaign and Battles between Henry III and the Simon de Montfort. (8) color pages of Banners and Standards. Battle maps and o/b's, biblio. 1 vol, 68 pgs
2009 UK, LANCE & LONGBOW SOC |
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1-234550
Ellis-Gorman, Stuart THE MEDIEVAL CROSSBOW: A Weapon Fit to Kill a King
Detailed and highly illustrated study of the medieval crossbow with two foci. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second describes the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in 16th-century Europe. Also explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow's early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. Includes 50 color and black and white illustrations. 1 vol, 224 pgs
2022 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-234940
Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF PLANTAGENET ENGLAND 1135-1337: The Scottish and Welsh Wars and Continental Campaigns
The ascent of the Plantagenets to the English throne in 1154 led to the beginning of a new historical phase in the British Isles, which was marked by numerous wars that were fought between the Kingdom of England and the 'Celtic nations' of Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Covers all these conflicts, following the campaigns of Richard the Lionheart as well as those of his younger brother who was defeated on the continent at the large Battle of Bouvines; the conquest of Wales is analyzed in detail, as well as the First Scottish War of Independence that saw William Wallace playing a prominent role. The organization and equipment of all the troop types taken into account is described in full detail and lavishly illustrated with color images of reenactors, bringing these forces to life. Includes 80 color illustrations. 1 vol, 184 pgs
2022 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE NORMANS: 911-1194
Discusses the armies of the Normans in all their theaters, including Spain, Sicily, Malta, Italy, and Albania. Outlines the major battles and campaigns, with focus on their equipment, weapons and tactics. Supported by numerous color photographs of replica costume, weapons, and equipment. Contains 90 color illustrations. |
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Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE CRUSADERS, 1096-1291: History, Organization, Weapons and Equipment
Provides an overview of the key events of these campaigns, from the First Crusade in 1096 to the fall of Acre, the last Christian stronghold in the Holy Land, in 1291. Analyzes the various contingents that made up the Crusader forces, describing their equipment and tactics and showing how they attempted to adapt to unfamiliar terrain and enemies. Included are the military orders (the Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights) who combined the religious fervor of a monastic brotherhood with martial prowess, forming an elite core to the Christian forces. Lavishly illustrated with 60 color photos depicting replica weapons and equipment in use. 1 vol, 176 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-39000
Evans, H.T. WALES AND THE WARS OF THE ROSES
Superb work, using contemporary chronicles, poets and eyewitnesses the author brings to life the Border Marches and their impact on the Wars of the Roses, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 192 pgs
1995 UK, ALAN SUTTON PUBLISH'G |
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1-73380
Firday, Karl SAMURAI, WARFARE & THE STATE IN MEDIEVAL JAPAN
Study of the purposes, methods, technology and mores of warfare among the early Samurai and their relationship to society in the 10th-14th century Japan, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2004 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS |
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FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VAULT: TEMPLAR INFANTRY 28mm Plastic Figures
This box enables you to build up to 24 Templar Infantry soldiers in heavy armour of the 12th-13th century. Several weapon options like spears, swords, axes, maces, and crossbows are included. You'll be able to build up to 12 Crossbowmen and/or up to 12 Dismounted Templar Knights and/or up to 24 Templar Sergeants figures. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly. |
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1-204390
Foard, Glenn and Curry, Anne BOSWORTH 1485: A Battlefield Rediscovered
Bosworth is one of the most iconic of English battles. Here Richard III suffered what, thanks to Shakespeare, is arguably the most memorable death of any English king, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses and heralding the Tudor era. |
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1-46220
France, John VICTORY IN THE EAST
A look at the First Crusade as a military campaign and why it was so successful, b/w line drawings, biblio, index. 1 vol, 440 pgs
1997 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
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France, John WESTERN WARFARE IN THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES 1000-13
This book brings together such topics as military organization, weaponry, fortifications & knighthood along with role of war in both Europe and the Latin East, b/w illust/maps/battles, biblio, index 1 vol, 326 pgs
1999 ITHACA, CORNELL UNIV PRES |
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Fulton, Michael CRUSADER CASTLE: The Desert Fortress of Kerak
Analyzes the castle of Kerak, in modern Jordan, and the centuries of conflict associated with it. He takes the reader through the early military history of the castle, from the time it was constructed in the 1140s by Pagan the Butler, up through its later history under Muslim rule when the castle served as a treasury for the Ayyubid and Mamluk sultans of Egypt. Also examines the surviving elements of the adjoining medieval town. Contains 30 color illustrations and 20 black and white illustrations. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-222840
Fulton, Michael S SIEGE WARFARE DURING THE CRUSADES
Considers the history of siege warfare in the Holy Land from every angle - the tactics and technology, the fortifications, the composition of the opposing armies, and the ways in which sieges shaped Frankish and Muslim strategy at each stage of the conflict. The differences and similarities between the Eastern and Western traditions are explored, as is the impact of the shifting balance of power in the region. Includes 50 color and black and white illustrations. |
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1-970006
Gaillard, Phillipe & Tardy, Herce VAREY 1325
FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Covers the Battle between French Dauphine and the Count of Savoy, (8) color plates, 50+ other b/w & color illust/maps/heraldry 1 vol, 96 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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1-2123702
Garuti, Giovanni and Durand, Nadir HEIDELBERG TURNIERBUCH 1482
This reprint is of the 1886 German manuscript based on the Heidelberg Tournament Book of the Jost Pirckhammer of 1486 -- today preserved in the Heidelberg University Library. The appendix contains 12 plates of knights, ladies, and soldiers of the 16th century. 1 vol, 92 pgs
2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP |
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1-85991
Gondoin, Stephane William HUNDRED YEARS WAR CASTLES: Volume 1
Oversized at 12x9 inches in full color. Volume 1 deals offers an in-depth look at medieval military architecture and covers the main castles, from Chateau Gaillard to Castel de Coucy. 1 vol, 128 pgs
2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTION |
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1-886206
Gondoin, Stephen Siege of Orleans and the Loire Campaign 1428-1429: Joan of Arc and the Path to Victory
Year 1428: The war between England and France has been raging for nearly one hundred years. The English controlled the territory to the north of the Loire, but had no control of regions beyond the river. During the summer, Bedford decided to eliminate his enemy and went to besiege Orleans. From October 1428 to May 1429, fierce fighting continued around the town. |
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Gonzalez, Jose LA BATALLA DE ZALACA 1086
The battle of Zalaca, also known as Sagrajas, generated strategic consequences far greater than expected from a relatively minor confrontation in Spain. The Muslim kingdoms coalesced under a variety of North African empires such as the Almoravids and Almohads, but Christian kingdoms thwarted expansion and began the reconquest process. 1 vol, 88 pgs
2016 SPAIN, ALMENA |
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1-66651
Gonzalez, M. JAIMEI:La Conquista de Valencia 1238
'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates 1 vol, 80 pgs
2012 ITALY |
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1-42120
Gore, Terry L. NEGLECTED HEROES:Leadership & War in the Medieval
The author covers the Campaign for Gaul, A.D. 451,the Rise of the Franks, Ireland & the Vikings, 1066, the Challenge to Byzantium 1081-85; illust, appendix of o/b's, biblio, index. 1 vol, 212 pgs
1995 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLIS'G |
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1-67470
Graff, David MEDIEVAL CHINESE WARFARE 300-900
Drawing on classical Chinese sources and the best of modern Chinese/Japanese scholarship the author survey medieval Chinese warfare, biblio, index. 1 vol, 300 pgs
2001 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE |
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Grbasic, Zvonimir THE TEMPLARS AT WAR
Discusses history of The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, better known as the Knights Templar or simply the Templars. Includes organization and hierarchy, training, tactics, daily life and battles. Beautiful original paintings and drawings. |
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1-191770
Halperin, Charles Russia and the Golden Horde
The Mongol Impact on Medieval Russian History, an imaginative and dispassionate re-examination of the significance of the Mongol Conquest. 1 vol, 192 pgs
1987 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV |
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2-195090
Hammond, Peter RICHARD III AND THE BOSWORTH CAMPAIGN
On 22 August 1485, the forces of the Yorkist king Richard III and his Lancastrian opponent Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, clashed at Bosworth Field in Leicestershire in one of the decisive battles of English history. Richard was defeated and killed. Henry took the crown as Henry VII, established the Tudor dynasty, and set English history on a new course. For the last 500 years, this most famous battle of the Wars of the Roses, has excited passionate interest and continuing controversy. |
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1-204650
Hammond, Peter RICHARD III: And the Bosworth Campaign
Revised Edition. 30 b/w illustrations. |
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1-243300
Hanley, Catherine 1217: The Battles That Saved England
Explores the year 1217 when invading French forces were defeated and the future of England secured. Charts the nascent sense of national identity that began to swell after 9-year-old King Henry took the throne. Navigates medieval siege warfare, royal politics, and fighting at sea as three key battles are explored: The fortress of Dover was besieged, the city of Lincoln was attacked, and a great invasion force set sail, and unusually for the time, was intercepted at sea. Contains 16-page plate section in color. |
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Harari, Yuval Noah SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN THE AGE OF CHIVALRY 1100-1550
Alongside the familiar pitched battles, regular sieges, and large-scale maneuvers, medieval and early modern wars also involved assassination, abduction, treason and sabotage. These undercover operations were aimed chiefly against key individuals, mostly royalty or the leaders of the opposing army, and against key fortified places, including bridges, mills and dams. |
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Harwood, Brian FIXER AND FIGHTER: The Life of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, 1170 - 1243
Hubert de Burgh rose from obscure beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England. He loyally served first King John and then the young Henry III and played a crucial role in saving the Plantagenet dynasty when it was at its most vulnerable. |
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1-234450
Harwood, Brian FIXER AND FIGHTER: The Life of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, 1170 - 1243
Hubert de Burgh rose from obscure beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England. He loyally served first King John. After John's death, he held Chinon castle in France for the new king, 9-year old Henry, against a renewed siege. In August 1217 he struck the final blow against the French invasion, when he defeated a powerful fleet carrying French reinforcements at the naval Battle of Sandwich. Hubert successfully held Dover Castle for the king against a siege led by the French Prince Louis. |
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HaT El Cid 28mm Figures
We have recently acquired a collection of El Cid 28mm Figures by HaT. This lot contains the following: |
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1-70030
Hattendorf, John and Unger, Richard editors WAR AT SEA IN THE MIDDLES AGES AND RENAISSANCE
The role and characteristics of armed forces at sea in Western Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 296 pgs
2003 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER INC |
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1-32980
Haywood, John DARK AGE NAVAL POWER
Author details Frankish and Anglo-Saxon Seafaring, and questions much of current academic orthodoxy, in particular the assumption that the Vikings were seafaring pioneers, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 224 pgs
1999 |
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3-18680
Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE MIDDLE AGES: Volumes 1 & 2 -- 1300-1487
Covers the Hundred Year's War, War of the Roses, and the Burgundian Wars. Classic book of organization, tactics, dress, and weapons. Includes 159 b/w line drawings and bibliography. 2 vol, 240 pgs
1978 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GROUP |
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1-34840
Heath, Ian ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF THE CRUSADES, 1096-1291
Organization, tactics, weapons, dress, with 96 b/w illustrations. 1 vol, 120 pgs
1978 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP PUBLICATIONS |
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Heath, Ian ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF THE CRUSADES: 1096-1291
Revised 2nd edition contains information on the organization of the various armies, descriptions of the major battles of the period, and information on the dress and equipment of the armies illustrated by the usual line drawings. It contains information about the Franks, Hospitallers, Templars, Armenians, Syrians, Seljuks, Fatamids, Ayyubids, Mamluks, Assassins, Byzantines, Georgians, Mongols and Ilkhanids. 1 vol, 194 pgs
2019 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP PUBLICATIONS |
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1-40690
Hibbert, Christopher AGINCOURT
Good account of this one sided battle, b/w illustrations, campaign maps, biblio, and index. 1 vol, 148 pgs
1978 US, DORSET PRESS |
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1-209580
HIll, Paul THE NORMAN COMMANDERS: Masters of Warfare 911-1135
Robert Guiscard, William the Conqueror, Roger I of Sicily and Bohemond Prince of Antioch are just four of the exceptional Norman commanders who not only led their armies to victory in battle but also, through military force, created their own kingdoms in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Their single-minded and aggressive leadership, and the organization, discipline and fighting qualities of their armies, marked them out from their Viking forebears and from many of the armed forces that stood against them. Their brilliant careers, and those of Robert Curthose, William Rufus, Richard I of Capua and Henry I of England, are the subject of Paul Hill's latest study of medieval warfare. |
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Hill, Paul THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT WAR: 1120-1312
Examines the Knights Templar medieval military order, including how funded, supplied, command and control, organized for campaign and on the battlefield, and the strategies and tactics they employed in the various theaters of warfare. Sections cover the battles, campaigns, fortifications, and castles. Includes 50 color illustrations. 1 vol, 264 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-237390
Hill, Paul THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT WAR: 1120-1312
Explores the military context in which Templars operated and examines why they were such an important aspect of medieval warfare on the frontiers of Christendom for nearly two hundred years. Discusses how they were funded and supplied, how they organized their forces on campaign and on the battlefield and the strategies and tactics they employed in the various theaters of warfare in which they fought. Templar leadership, command and control are examined, and sections cover their battles and campaigns, fortifications, and castles. Well illustrated. 1 vol, 264 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-201090
Hindley, Geoffrey MEDIEVAL SIEGES AND SIEGECRAFT
Here Geoffrey Hindley serves us the history of military sieges from every angle, tracing the development of fortifications and equipment (offensive and defensive), penning vivid portraits of the weapons involved, exploring the psychology of laying siege, and even describing the role played by women and camp followers in battle. He shows siege tactics in action through real-life case studies of famous sieges that changed the course of history in medieval Europe and the Holy Land. His stimulating and accessible study will be fascinating. 50 b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 182 pgs
2009 US, SKYHORSE PUBLISHING |
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2-86410
Hindley, Geoffrey SALADIN: HERO OF ISLAM
The extraordinary character and career of Saladin are the keys to understanding the Battle of Hattin, the fall of Jerusalem and the failure of the Third Crusade. He united warring Muslim lands, reconquered the bulk of Crusader states, and faced the Richard the Lion Heart, king of England, in one of the most famous confrontations in medieval warfare. Geoffrey Hindley's sympathetic and highly readable study of the life and times of this remarkable, many-sided man, who dominated the Middle East in his day, gives a fascinating insight into his achievements and into the Muslim world of his contemporaries. Includes 20 b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 224 pgs
2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS |
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Hoskins, Peter SIEGE WARFARE DURING THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: Once More Unto the Breach
Concentrates on and analyzes the sieges that played a decisive role in the Hundred Years War between England and France. Edward III's capture of Calais in 1347 was of crucial importance for the English, and the failure of the English siege of Orleans in 1429 was a turning point for the French after the disaster of Agincourt. |
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Hoskins, Peter THE BATTLE OF CASTILLON 1453: The Death Knell for English France
Summarizes the origins of the Hundred Years' War and the ebb and flow of fortunes during the war up to the Treaty of Tours in 1444. It then describes the military reforms of King Charles VII, and the artillery technical and tactical innovations of the Bureau brothers in the development of artillery. Describes the battle of Castillon, the decisive action in the French conquest of Gascony, is described in detail. The book concludes with an account of the aftermath of the battle and the final expulsion of the English after the surrender of Bordeaux, three months to the day after the defeat of Shrewsbury at Castillon. 1 vol, 134 pgs
2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY |
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2-11850
Howarth, David 1066 THE YEAR of the CONQUEST
An account of the year of the Norman invasion of England. Covers Stamford Bridge and Hastings. Several maps, index and source listing. 1 vol, 205 pgs
1978 DORSET PRESS |
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1-222120
Ingram, Mike RICHARD III AND THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH
This is the story of two very different men, Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, and Henry Tudor and how they met in battle on 22 August 1485 at Bosworth Field. Includes 68 b/w photos, 17 b/w illustrations, 8pp color plates, 11 b/w maps, and two tables. |
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1-902907
Iselt, Gerald and Fuhrman, Rolf TANNENBERG 1410
Wow, what a exqusite little book. Color illust &drawings throughout. Dress, banners/standards,heraldic designs, pavise/shield designs. 1 vol, 60 pgs
2008 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG |
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1-84560
Jackson, Peter MONGOLS AND THE WEST 1221-1410
Written in accessible style, the author reassesses relations between the West and the Mongols from Gengis Khan to the death of Tamerlane, chpt notes,biblio, index. 1 vol, 414 pgs
2005 UK, PEARSON LONGMANS |
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1-89510
Jacq-Hergoualc'h, Michel ARMIES OF ANGKOR, THE:Military Structure/Weaponry
Drawing on depictions of warfare found on thestone reliefs, the author reconstructs the KhemerArmies organization, technology, strategies, menand weapons. 100's of b/w illust/drawings, index. 1 vol, 200 pgs
2008 THAILAND, ORCHID PRESS |
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2-CP6009
Jimeno, Justo EL CID
8.5x11, twenty superlative color plates 1 vol, 48 pgs
2004 LONDON, CONCORD PUBLICAT |
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2-CP6013
Jimeno, Justo MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS
8.5x11, (22) superlative color plates 1 vol, 48 pgs
2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS |
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1-69250
Jones, Michael BOSWORTH 1485:The Psychology of a Battle
The author uses recent archival discoveries to show that Richard was defeated by betrayal and Henry's use of French mercenaries, a new look at this battle, 25 color illust, 70+ b/w illust. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2002 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING |
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Jones, Mike and Prichard, Bob WARS OF THE ROSES: Heraldry
Identifies all the major places, people and organizations that were associated with the Wars of the Roses during the period 1450 to 1487. Included in the pages of this book are over 1600 coats of arms and the land owning details of significant numbers of religious and monasterial lands. The location and early allegiance of all these people and places are also included. 1 vol, 240 pgs
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1-196580
Jones, Robert KNIGHT: The Warrior and World of Chivalry
The knight in shining armor charging across the battlefield has become an iconic figure of the medieval period. Yet behind the popular image lies a world of the knight that is both more complex and more fascinating. This book uncovers the myths to reveal the true knight warrior, examining his equipment, arms, and armour, his steed, his 'career path', and of course his 'chivalric code.' It also investigates the role of the knight in law, justice, and feudal warfare. Lavishly illustrated and drawing on first-hand accounts from the knights themselves, this book reveals the world of the knight in all his glory. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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1-66005
Kennedy, Hugh MONGOLS, HUNS & VIKINGS
Part of the Cassell 'History of Warfare' series, 1 vol, 224 pgs
2001 UK, CASSELL COMPANY |
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1-886211
Kervan, Yann HATTIN 1187 - The Inevitable Defeat of the Crusaders
The Battle of Hattin, Saladin's greatest victory, and the conquest of Jerusalem that followed, represents the end of the first period of Frankish occupation of the Holy Land. Only the survival of Tyre subsequently allowed them to regain the territories during the Third Crusade in which Philippe Auguste and above all Richard I the Lionheart, distinguished themselves. Despite their initial successes, those who inherited the gains achieved in 1099 were indeed now lost. |
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1-223720
Kolovou, Loulia Anna Komnene and the Alexiad - The Byzantine Princess and the First Crusade
Anna Komnene is one of the most curious ?gures in the history of an intriguing empire. A woman of extraordinary education and intellect, she was the only Byzantine female historian and one of the ?rst and foremost historians in medieval Europe. Yet few people know of her and her extraordinary story. Subsequent historians and scholars have skewed the picture of Anna as an intellectual princess and powerful author. She has been largely viewed as an angry, bitter old woman, who greedily wanted a throne that did not belong to her. Accusations of conspiracy and attempted murder were hurled at her and as punishment for her 'transgressions' she was to live the last days of her life in exile. It was during her time in a convent, where she was not a nun, that she composed the Alexiad, the history of the First Crusade and the Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118), her father. |
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1-59050
Konstam ATLAS OF THE CRUSADES, THE
9x12, full color maps with accompanying account of all the 'crusades', biblio, index. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2002 US, FACTS ON FILE |
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1-217250
Konstam, Angus VIKING WARRIOR: Operations Manual
An in-depth look at the Viking warrior culture, from 700 to 1066, including their origins and how they raided their way to expansion over much of the known world. Warrior culture, clan warfare, overlords and local kingdoms, their relationship with the sea and ships, raiding, harrying, and assimilation are all covered in the book. Includes 150 color and 50 b/w photographs. 1 vol, 155 pgs
2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING |
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1-231010
Kontogiannis, Nikos BYZANTINE FORTIFICATIONS: Protecting the Roman Empire in the East
This ambitious study combines the results of decades of wide-ranging archaeological work with an account of the armies, weapons, tactics, and defensive strategies of the Byzantine Empire throughout its long history. Covers their construction, development, and their role in times of war in every region of the Empire, from those in Mesopotamia, Syria and Africa, to those in Asia Minor, the Aegean and the Balkan peninsula. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2022 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-191130
Kostick, Conor SIEGE OF JERUSALEM:Crusade and Conquest in 1099
The story of the final battle of the First Crusade, the most extraordinary siege in medieval times. 1 vol, 232 pgs
2009 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING |
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1-57770
Kreutz, Barbara M. BEFORE THE NORMANS:Southern Italy 9th/10th Century
Southern Italy 9th/10th Century 1 vol, 236 pgs
2003 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA |
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1-212790
Lane-Poole, Stanley and Nicolle, David SALADIN AND THE FALL OF JERUSALEM: Richard the Lionheart, the Crusades and the Battle for the Holy Land
Saladin is a legendary figure in the history of the Middle East. His rise to prominence in the tumultuous arena of 12th-century Middle Eastern politics was rapid and he quickly established himself as an intrepid statesman as well as a formidable military commander of great skill, but equally a man of honor. |
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1-80140
Lepage, Jean-Dennis G.G. MEDIEVAL ARMIES & WEAPONS IN WESTERN EUROPE
Richly illustrated with 250+ b/w & color illust. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2004 US, McFARLAND & COMPAMY |
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1-196680
Leprevost, Thierry Georges GUILLAUME LE CONQUERANT: La Saga du Septieme Duc
Oversized at 8x12 inches, this innovative biography of William The Conqueror focuses on the chronicles of the 11th and 12th centuries based on documents and monuments from the period and with a wide variety of illustrations. |
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1-75480
Lev, Yaacov SALADIN IN EYPT
Divided into two parts, part one covers Saladin'srise to power in Egypt and part two deals with theformation of the Army & Navy, the role of the Navyat the Siege of Acre, biblio, index. 1 vol, 214 pgs
1999 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS |
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1-971002
Levi, Guy SANDWICH 1217: Forgotten Naval Battle Series
FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: 47 B/W and Color illustrations |
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1-226940
Lewis, Tom MEDIEVAL MILITARY COMBAT: Battle Tactics and Fighting Techniques of the Wars of the Roses
A concise explanation of how other accounts, and popular culture such as films, have misrepresented medieval warfare. Shows the techniques and tactics in such battles and uses the Battle of Towton as the base line for its overall study. Also breaks new ground in establishing medieval battle numbers. |
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Livingston, Michael CRECY: Battle of Five Kings
New analysis of the 1346 battle of Crecy, in which the outnumbered English under King Edward III won a decisive victory over the French and changed the course of the Hundred Years War. Offers a compelling narrative account of the battle while describing how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies and traditional fieldwork to help unlock what was arguably the battle's greatest secret: the location of the now quiet fields where so many thousands died. 1 vol, 304 pgs
2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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Livingston, Michael CRECY: Battle of Five Kings
Paperback edition. Author reveals how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies, and traditional fieldwork to help find the location of the fields where thousands died. Explores the battle of Crecy, the repercussions that were felt for hundreds of years, and incorporates cutting-edge revelations and the personal story of how those discoveries were made. Contains 16 pages of full-color plates. |
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Livingston, Michael AGINCOURT: Battle of the Scarred King
Well-written and extensive analysis of original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, provides a new interpretation of the location, battle formation, and progress of the 25 October 1415 battle. Discusses some of the popular myths surrounding the Hollywood version of the battle. Includes 16 pages of color illustrations and numerous black and white maps. |
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Livingstone, Marilyn and Morgen Witzel THE BLACK PRINCE AND THE CAPTURE OF A KING: Poitiers 1356
The capture of a king in the course of a battle was a relatively rare event. This, the climactic event of the Black Prince's first campaign as commander, came at the end of nearly a year of campaigning across the southwest of France. |
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Lower, Michael THE TUNIS CRUSADE OF 1270: A Mediterranean History
Makes a new argument about the role of the crusades in the development of medieval Mediterranean culture. Integrates Arabic Sources into crusades history, allowing readers to appreciate the many sides of the crusades, not just the Crusader perspective. Brings discussion of violence and religious difference into Mediterranean Studies, a field that usually focuses on day-to-day peaceful inter-religious contact (trade, intellectual exchange, etc.). 1 vol, 240 pgs
2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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Mackinder, Richard BOSWORTH: The Archaeology of the Battlefield
Shows how archaeological evidence, discovered by painstaking work on the ground, puts the Battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485 that ended the War of the Roses into the modern landscape. |
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Markham, Rob WALLACE'S WAR: Stirling Bridge and Falkirk (Wargame)
Based on the Baron's War system with a focus on the command and weaponry of the medieval battlefield. This game allows the player to engage in two of William Wallace's biggest battles against the English Army -- his greatest victory at Stirling Bridge against the Earl of Surrey and his greatest defeat at Falkirk against Edward I. Contains two 17 x 23-inch period-style maps, 280 counters, rulebook with historical commentary, cardstock charts, and dice. 1 vol, 1 pgs
2008 US, CLASH OF ARMS |
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Markham, Robert BARONS' WAR: The Battles of Lewes and Evesham (Wargame)
Simulation of 13th century warfare contains only 12 pages of rules plus commentary. Each player must preplan the orders for his Battles with the use of Command Points. The system has built-in limitations on leaders and troops, fog of war, and the chaos of the medieval battlefield. Rules also cover individual unit morale, cohesion, ranged fire, melee, and leadership, including special rules for Prince Edward and his Battle. Both the battles of Lewes and Evesham are covered in historical as well as what-if scenarios. Contains rules with historical commentary, 280 counters and markers, two 17 x 22-inch maps, player's aids, and dice. 1 vol, 1 pgs
2004 US, CLASH OF ARMS |
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1-34690
Marshall, Christopher WARFARE IN THE LATIN EAST
Author looks at the conduct of war in the Crusader Kingdom's, the impact of constant warfare, make up of armies and the structure of castles, maps, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 304 pgs
1994 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
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1-666142
Martinez, Canales CASTILLA FRENTE A INGLATERRA: Naval Battles and Landings in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
The work focuses on the naval scope of the conflict, studying the clashes in the waters of the English Channel, even before start this war. The Navy of Castile, as ally of France, intervened in the war after defeating the Muslims at the Battle of the Straits. The war also began with a notable victory, capturing an English fleet in front of the port of La Rochela. 1 vol, 96 pgs
2021 SPAIN, ALMENA |
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Matthews, John FIONN MAC CUMHAIL - Champion of Ireland
16 color plates He led a clan of warriors called the Fianna, and his adventures are documented in the Fenian Cycle. 1 vol, 192 pgs
1988 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS |
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Matthews, John illust by James Field RICHARD LIONHEART:The Crusader King
Heroes & Warriors series, b/w illust, maps, line drawings, (4) color plates. 1 vol, 48 pgs
1988 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS |
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Mayall, Simon THE HOUSE OF WAR: The Struggle Between Christendom and the Caliphate
Focuses on some of the most significant clashes of arms in human history: the taking and retaking of Jerusalem and the collapse of the Crusader states; the fall of Constantinople; the sieges of Rhodes and Malta; the assault on Vienna and the 'high-water mark' of Ottoman advance into Europe; the Allied capture of Jerusalem in World War I, the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the dissolution of the sultanate and the caliphate, and the formation of modern Europe and the modern Middle East. Offers a wide, sweeping narrative, encompassing the broad historical and religious context of this period, while focussing on some of the key, pivotal sieges and battles, and on the protagonists, political and military, who determined their conclusions and their consequences. Contains 16-page plate section in color and black and white. |
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McGeer, Eric SOWING THE DRAGON'S TEETH:Byzantine 10th Cent War.
The military achievements of the emperors Nikephoros Phokas, John Tzimiskes, and Basil II brought the Byzantine Empire to the height of its power by the early eleventh century. This volume presents new editions and translations of two military treatises-the Praecepta militaria of Nikephoros Phokas and the revised version included in the Taktika of Nikephoros Ouranos-outlining the tactical system used by Byzantine armies in campaigns against Muslim forces in Cilicia and Syria. Products of experienced soldiers, the texts offer a realistic view of Byzantine warfare and reveal the sophistication of Byzantine military science. Eric McGeer places the treatises in military historical context; explores the factors that led the Byzantine army to fight as it did; and investigates morale, discipline, and leadership-all of which determined the difference between failure and success. 1 vol, 405 pgs
1995 US, DUMBARTON OAKS |
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McGill, Patrick STANDARDS, BADGES & LIVERY, THE WARS OF THE ROSES
List of the nobles and their heraldic language. 8 color plates of banners, many b/w illust. 1 vol, 50 pgs
1992 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLS |
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McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF TOWTON 1461, THE
Covers the campaign, maps for (5) separate battles of Northampton, Wakefield, Mortimers Cross, 2nd St. Albans and Towton. 1 vol, 56 pgs
1993 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBISH'NG |
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McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY 1471, THE
An account of the battle, plus (4) color pages of eighty coats of arms of participants, three maps. 1 vol, 56 pgs
1995 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G |
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McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF BARNETT 1471, THE
Concise & well researched, (2) color pages of the Banners of Leaders from both sides, detailed b/w maps, footnotes. 1 vol, 40 pgs
1996 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G |
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1-216190
McNab, Chris SIEGE WARFARE: Engines, Equipment and Techniques - Ancient to Late Medieval
Large format hardback. Very well illustrated. Tracks the technology, artillery, and tactics of starting and maintaining a siege from ancient times to the beginning of the gunpowder age, charting the struggle between defensive structures and the various engines designed to overcome them. 1 vol, 155 pgs
2018 UK, HAYES PUBLISHING |
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MONTORGUEIL, G. et Vogel, H. HENRI IV
9x13, (31) full page and (4) double page prints depicting military and civilian topics. 1 vol, 80 pgs
1997 PARIS, EDITIONS ATLANTICA |
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1-666143
Moreno, Manual OLMEDO 1445
The instability of the reign of Juan II of Castile, caused by the disputes between the king's favorite, the constable Don Alvaro de Luna and the league of nobles led by the infantes of Aragon, with the support of the kingdom of Navarra, crystallized in a warlike confrontation which lasted, truces in between, between 1437 and 1445, with the final match being fought in the summer of this last year in front of the town of Olmedo. |
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Moreno, Manuel ARINEZ 1367
Volume 140 of the series 'Guerreros y Batallas' describes the Battle of Arinez in 1367, in which the Castilian and Aragonese knights defeated the English archers who were after their victories over the French in the battles of the Hundred Years War. Covers the background, the course, and the consequences of the Battle of Arinez, as well as the armament, equipment, and combat tactics of the Castilian-Aragonese army. 1 vol, 138 pgs
2021 SPAIN, ALMENA |
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1-666149
Moreno, Manuel THE CONQUEST OF ANTEQUERA 1410
On 16 September 1410, after a nearly 4-month siege, the city capitulated to a Castilian army led by the infante Ferdinand of Trastamara. The Muslim population was forced to leave their homes, departing to Archidona and Granada. Following a compromise, they surrendered the castle and their Christian slaves in exchange for being provided with beasts of burden to carry their goods out of the city. For two days, they were able to sell their properties and 895 men, 770 women, and 863 children left. The settling for new Christian population was tasked to Rodrigo de Narvaez. 1 vol, 110 pgs
2022 SPAIN, ALMENA |
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Moreno, Manuel THE BATTLE OF ALARCOS 1195: Prelude to the De Toulouse Navas
The Battle of Alarcos was a battle between the Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Ya'qub al-Mansur and King Alfonso VIII of Castile. It resulted in the defeat of the Castilian forces and subsequent retreat to Toledo whereas the Almohads conquered back Trujillo, Montanchez, and Talavera. |
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Moreno, Manuel LA CONQUISTA de SEVILLA 1248
One of the most important events of the historical period called the reconquest is undoubtedly the capture of Seville in 1248 by the king of Castile and Leon Fernando III, later known by the nickname of 'the Holy.' |
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Morillo, Stephen WARFARE UNDER THE ANGLO-NORMAN KINGS, 1066-1135
This study of the battles waged between 1066 and 1135 by the Anglo-Norman kings of England - William the Conqueror, William Rufus and Henry I -is a major restatement of the nature of medieval warfare in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Bringing together the two major trends in recent medieval military history, the study of military organisations and the study of campaigns, Stephen Morillo illuminates the interrelationship of military organisation and social and political structures and brings many new perceptions to bear, such as the central role of the familia regis, the King's military household. The roles of armies and castles and the normal activities of warfare are examined to show why sieges were far more common than pitched battles. Siege and battle tactics are analysed in the context of social and political influences, administrative structures and campaign patterns, and a connection is proposed in most pre-modern warfare between government strength and infantry quality. 1 vol, 217 pgs
1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Morillo, Stephen BATTLE OF HASTINGS:Sources & Interpretations
A unique collection of materials including all the primary sources, also all the accounts of the past two centuries, set of original maps from first contact to final pursuit, b/w illust, biblio. 1 vol, 272 pgs
1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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Morton, Nicholas THE MONGOL STORM: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East
Discusses the Mongol assault on the Near East in the Middle Ages and its enduring global consequences. In a single generation, the Mongols conquered vast swaths of the Near East and upended the region's geopolitics. Amid the chaos of the Mongol onslaught, long-standing powers such as the Byzantines, the Seljuk Turks, and the crusaders struggled to survive, while new players such as the Ottomans arose to fight back. The Mongol conquests forever transformed the region, while forging closer ties among societies spread across Eurasia. 1 vol, 0 pgs
2022 US, BASIC BOOKS |
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Morton, Nicholas THE FIELD OF BLOOD: The Battle for Aleppo and the Remaking of the Medieval Middle East
Examines the bitter conflict between the Franks and their Turkish enemies, when both factions were locked in a struggle for supremacy over the city of Aleppo. For the Franks, Aleppo was key to securing dominance over the entire region. For the Turks, this was nothing less than a battle for survival -- without Aleppo they would have little hope of ever repelling the European invaders. The resulting 1119 Battle of the Field of Blood at Aleppo decisively halted the momentum gained during the First Crusade and decided the fate of the Crusader states. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2022 US, BASIC BOOKS |
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Newberg, Stephen PAPER WARS: Issue 88 - Scourge of God: Mongolians 1206-1259
Magazine and Game. A mainly solo player depiction of the result of the consolidation of the Mongol tribes by Genghis Khan and the resulting 50 years of conquests that created the empire of the Steppes and brought Mongol horsemen across China in the East and into Poland in the West. The Mongol player is the active player, with the Empires player almost entirely reactive. The Mongol player must balance make his conquests in a race against the clock and scarce resources. |
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Nicolle, David CROSS AND CRESCENT IN THE BALKANS: The Ottoman Conquest of Southeastern Europe (14th - 15th centuries)
It is the history of a quite extraordinary century, one which began when a tiny of force of Ottoman Turkish warriors was invited by the Christian Byzantine Emperor to cross the Dardanelles from Asia into Europe to assist him in one of the civil wars which were tearing the fast-declining Byzantine Empire apart. It ended with the fall of the Byzantine capital of Constantinople to what was by then a hugely powerful and expanding empire of the Islamic Ottoman Turks, whose rulers came to see themselves as the natural and legitimate heirs of their Byzantine and indeed Roman predecessors. Includes 33 b/w photographs and 4 maps. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2019 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS |
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Nicolle, David MEDIEVAL SOURCE BOOK: Volume 2 Christian Europe
Over 150 b/w illust/drawings highlight this single source guide, bibliography, and index. 1 vol, 320 pgs
1999 LONDON, BROCKHAMPTON PRES |
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Nicolle, David CRUSADER CASTLES IN THE HOLY LAND
Examining the castles built in the Holy Land 1097 to 1302 as well as the castles built in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean between 1191 and 1571. This book provides a rare overview of the history. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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Nicolle, David illust by Richard Hook MONGOL WARLORDS, THE
Covers the lives of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Hulegu and Tamerlane, (16) color plates and many b/w illust/drawings, index. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2004 LONDON, BROCKHAMPTON PRES |
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1-44910
Norwich, John Julius BYZANTIUM:The Early Centuries
Another classic by this renowned author, b/w and color illust/photos, excellent b/w maps. Covers the period 330 AS to 800 AD. 1 vol, 408 pgs
1988 UK, GUILD PUBLISHING |
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Norwich, John Julius THE KINGDOM IN THE SUN 1130-1194
Norman conquest of Sicily 1016-1130. Maps, biblio, index, b/w illust, and a listing of every Norman building still extant on the island. |
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Nusbacher, Aryeh BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 1314
70+ illust, 16 in color highlight this look at Scotland's most important battle, biblio, index. 1 vol, 176 pgs
2001 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING |
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O'Callaghan, Joseph F. RECONQUEST AND CRUSADES IN MEDIEVAL SPAIN
Using both Christian and Muslim sources the author examines the military activity in Spain from the late 11th century to the mid 13th century, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 344 pgs
2004 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA |
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Oldenbourg, Zoe CRUSADES, THE
A thorough analysis of the Crusades in a narrative style, b/w illust, maps, notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 650 pgs
1998 LONDON, WEIDENFELD |
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1-243730
Pearson, Harry CLASH OF CROWNS: The Battle of Byland 1322, Robert the Bruce's Forgotten Victory
Explores a crucial battle in the Wars of Scottish Independence. King Robert 'the Bruce' of Scotland led a force of several thousand men against the soldiers of King Edward II of England, with thousands more approaching as reinforcements. Using fresh research and over 100 images and maps, tells the story of the ensuing battle, the dramatic circumstances which brought it about, and the impact of the outcome on the history of the British Isles. Contains 16 color illustrations and 104 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Peer, Chris THE HIGHLAND BATTLES
The wars fought in Scotland's northern and western highlands between the 9th and 14th centuries were a key stage in the military history of the region. Out of this confused and turbulent period came the more settled and familiar history of the region. The Highlands and islands were controlled by the kings of Norway or by Norse or Norse-Celtic warlords, who not only resisted Scottish royal authority but on occasion seemed likely to overthrow it. |
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Peers, Chris KING STEPHEN AND THE ANARCHY: Civil War and Military Tactics in Twelfth-Century Britain
The Anarchy, the protracted struggle between Stephen of Blois and the Empress Matilda for the English crown between 1135 and 1154, is often seen as a disastrous breakdown in one of the best-governed kingdoms of medieval Europe. But perhaps the impact of the conflict has been overstated, and its effect on the common people across the country is hard to judge. Describes each phase of this civil war, in particular the castles and sieges that dominated strategic thinking, and sets the fighting in the context of the changing tactics and military systems of the 12th century. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2018 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-231040
Peers, Chris GENGHIS KHAN AND THE MONGOL WAR MACHINE
As a soldier and general, statesman and empire-builder, Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure. His remarkable achievements and his ruthless methods have given rise to a sinister reputation. He possessed exceptional gifts as a leader and manager of men - and ranks among the greatest military commanders - but he can only be properly understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions. |
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Peers, Chris CLAN BATTLES: Warfare in the Scottish Highlands
Examines warfare between the clans of the Highlands in the late Middle Ages with descriptions of the battles fought between the 1430s and the 1540s. Explains the strategies, tactics, weapons, and armor they employed. The first, Druim n Coub, was fought in 1433 between the Mackays and the Sutherlands. Then came Bloody Bay, a sea fight between rival MacDonald factions, Blar na Parc between the MacDonalds and the Mackenzies, Creag an Airgid between the MacDonalds and the MacIains, Glendale between the MacDonalds and MacLeods, and Torran Dubh between alliances headed by the Mackays and Sutherlands. The final battle, Blar na Leine, fought between the MacDonalds and the Frasers in 1544, marked the end of an era. Includes 20 color illustrations. 1 vol, 184 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Peers, Chris WARLORDS OF CHINA 700 BC TO AD 1662
7.5x9.5, 60 b/w illust highlight this look at thethose who left their mark on China, biblio, index. 1 vol, 176 pgs
1998 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR |
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Phillips, Jonathan FOURTH CRUSADE, THE:Sack of Constaninople
By far one the better books on the subject, wellwritten, excellent narrative style makes it easy to read, b/w maps/illust, notes, biblio, index 1 vol, 374 pgs
2004 US, VIKING PRESS |
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Prestwich, Michael ARMIES & WARFARE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
The author examines recruitment, logistics, tactics and command control, eighty b/w illust and twenty-four color plates, biblio, index. 1 vol, 480 pgs
1996 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIV PRES |
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Queller, Donald and Madden, Thomas FOURTH CRUSADE, THE:The Conquest of Constantinople
Classic account, covers the taking of Zara and the sack of Constantinople in 1204, the election of a Latin Emperor, chpt. notes, maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 358 pgs
1999 PHILA, UNIVERSITY OF PENN |
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1-65300
Rogers, Clifford J. WAR CRUEL AND SHARP:English Strategy 1327-1360
Reassessment of Edward III & the Black Prince's military/political strategies, the author argues the quest for decisive battle underlay every campaign, army list, maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 512 pgs
2000 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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2-65300
Rogers, Clifford J. WAR CRUEL AND SHARP: English Strategy 1327-1360
Reassessment of Edward III and the Black Prince's military and political strategies as the author argues the quest for decisive battle underlaid every campaign. Includes army list, maps, bibliography, and index. 1 vol, 512 pgs
2014 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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2-210200
Romane, Julian BYZANTIUM TRIUMPHANT: The Military History of the Byzantines 959-1025
Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and Basil II. The operations, battles, and drama of their various bitter struggles unfold, depicting the new energy and improved methods of warfare developed in the late 10th century. These emperors were at war on all fronts, fighting for survival and dominance against enemies including the Arab caliphates, Bulgars (Basil II was dubbed by later authors 'the Bulgar Slayer'), and the Holy Roman Empire, not to mention dealing with civil wars and rebellions. |
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1-242880
Romero, Jo FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES: The Untold History Behind the Battle for the Crown
Explores women's roles relating to the Wars of the Roses and highlights their involvement, their lives during wartime, and the consequences of their actions. Discusses topics such as how women maintained the household and supported the family commercially and politically; how royal women acted as diplomats, negotiators, and supporters to both York and Lancaster; the individual experience of religious women involved in the conflict; women who fought to directly support the war effort; organizers who planned strategy and supplied their husbands; and defenders who commanded soldiers during a siege. The existence of women rebels at this time is also discussed, as is women's wider, more subtle contributions and experiences to the security of the monarchy. Contains 20 color illustrations. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2024 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-67580
Rose, Susan MEDIEVAL NAVAL WARFARE 1000-1500
Account of the organization and use of medieval navies, Italian city states, England & France for the control of the Mediterranean and North Sea etc, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 160 pgs
2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE |
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1-200930
Rubenstein, Jay ARMIES OF HEAVEN: The First Crusade and the Quest for Apocalypse
Beginning in 1095 and culminating four bloody years later in the siege of Jerusalem, the First Crusade represented a new kind of unrestrained-and apocalyptic-warfare. For the Christian warriors, many of them uneducated Germanic tribesmen, the capture of Jerusalem would bring about the End Times and the return of Christ. For their comparatively sophisticated Muslim adversaries, the nearly barbaric Christians represented a deluge of religious fanatics and professional combatants whose zeal and savagery threatened to topple every civilization that stood in their path. 1 vol, 0 pgs
2011 US, BASIC BOOKS |
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Runciman, Steven FIRST CRUSADE, THE
Abridged edition of his famous 3 vol set, coversthe First Crusade urged by Pope Urban III. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV |
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2-195390
Sadler, John TOWTON: The Battle of Palm Sunday Field 1461
The battle at Towton in Yorkshire on 29 March 1461 was the largest, longest fought and bloodiest day in English medieval history. In terms of the number of troops involved, the ruthlessness of the fighting, the quantity of casualties and the decisive nature of its outcome, Towton stands out from the long sequence of battles fought for control of England in the fifteenth century. |
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Sadler, John THE SECOND BARON'S WAR: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham
Describes the Barons' War events in the mid-13th century and explores the leading personalities whose bitter quarrel gave rise to the conflict -- Henry III, his son Prince Edward (later Edward I), and their most famous opponent, Simon de Montfort, whose masterful charisma galvanized support among the discontented nobility. |
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Sadler, John HENRY HOTSPUR PERCY & THE BATTLE OF OTTERBURN 1388
History of the battle and the personalities. Covers the battle and the battlefield. Also recfaps what the period chronicles noted about the battle. Includes color photos and color maps. Extensive bibliography. 1 vol, 82 pgs
2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS |
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Sadler, John HOTSPUR: Sir Henry Percy and the Myth of Chivalry
On 21 July 1403 Sir Henry Percy - better known as Hotspur - led a rebel army out at Shrewsbury to face the forces of the king Henry IV. The battle was both bloody and decisive. Hotspur was shot down by an arrow and killed. Posthumously he was declared a traitor and his lands forfeited to the crown. This was an ignominious end to the brilliant career of one of the most famous medieval noblemen, a remarkable soldier, diplomat, and courtier who played a leading role in the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV. How did he earn his extraordinary reputation, and why did Shakespeare portray him as a fearsomely brave but flawed hero who, despite a traitor's death, remained the mirror of chivalry? |
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Sanchez, Jose MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS:The Age of Chivalry
8.25x11.75. full color throughout with maps, details the rise of cavalry/knights and their impact on warfare. 1 vol, 152 pgs
2008 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS |
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1-234740
Sanders, Richard BANNERS OF THE TEUTONIC ARMY AND THE POLISH-LITHUANIAN ARMY AND THEIR ALLIES AT TANNENBERG 1410: Illustrated with Flat Tin Figures
The book is about the Banners (divisions) and flags of the armies at that historic 1410 Battle of Tannenberg - or Grunwald as it is called in Poland - and the Zinnfiguren representing the more than 100 different flags. The book contains over 100 color photos of Zinnfiguren with the flags of the Teutonic Order, the Polish-Lithuanian Army and their allies' standard-bearers painted by a number of collectors. It also presents plates with the flags of both armies and of the Polish and Lithuanian coats of arms. Includes 200+ color illustrations. 1 vol, 100 pgs
2022 US, RICHARD SANDERS |
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Santiuste, David THE HAMMER OF THE SCOTS: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence
Known to posterity as Scottorum Malleus - the Hammer of the Scots - Edward I was one of medieval England's most formidable kings. This book offers a fresh interpretation of Edward's military career, within the context of his Scottish wars. In part this is a study of personality: Edward was an extraordinary man. His struggles with tenacious opponents - including Robert the Bruce and William Wallace - have become the stuff of legend. It also considers the wider impact of Edward's campaigns, describing the effects on people at all levels of society and providing a compelling portrait of the British Isles at war. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2015 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-196690
Santiuste, Davis EDWARD IV AND THE WAR OF THE ROSES
Based on contemporary sources and the latest scholarly research, this reassessment of Edward's military role, and of the Wars of the Roses in which he played such a vital part, gives a fascinating insight into Edward the man as well as the politics and fighting. Although Edward has not achieved the martial reputation of other warrior kings such as Henry V, perhaps because he fought his own people in a civil war, he was a formidable military leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized. Includes 20 illustrations. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2011 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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Santosuosso, Antonio BARBARIANS, MARAUDERS AND INFIDELS
The author examines the motives of war during the Middle Ages, from Charlemagne, the Magyars to the Crusades, 30 b/w drawings/maps/figs, biblio, index 1 vol, 352 pgs
2004 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS |
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1-57820
Sarkar, Jagadish ART OF WAR IN MEDIEVAL INDIA, THE
An analytical survey of the Rajput, Turko-Afghan,Mughal, Maratha & Sikh military systems, includingstrategy/tactics, naval, organization, biblio. 1 vol, 396 pgs
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1-69750
Sayce, Michael MONGOL INVASION OF EUROPE, THE:1237-1241
8.5x11, organization, weapons, training etc for both the Mongol and Eastern European Armies, o/b's campaign/battle maps, army lists, appendices. 1 vol, 48 pgs
2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING |
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1-231140
Schrader, Helena THE HOLY LAND IN THE ERA OF THE CRUSADES: Kingdoms at the Crossroads of Civilizations, 1100-1300
Introductory source that provides a comprehensive overview of these unique states as a starting point for the uninitiated. Covers the history, demography, state institutions, foreign policy, economy, art, architecture, and lifestyle of the people who lived in the crusader states in the period from 1100 to 1300. It is organized in two main parts: a chronological historical overview, and a topical discussion of key features of these unique kingdoms. An additional, final chapter describes the rise and fall of the House of Ibelin to give the entire history a human face. 1 vol, 384 pgs
2022 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-902016
Scott, Jenn THE MEN OF WARRE: The Clothes, Weapons and Accoutrements of the Scots at War 1460-1600
Uses a wide range of sources to present what the highland and lowland Scots were wearing and fighting in during this crucial and turbulent period in Scotland's history -- from the late medieval to the cusp of the early modern period and the material culture of war.? Includes 14 b/w photos and 8 color illustrations. 1 vol, 122 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-65290
Simms, Katharine FROM KINGS TO WARLORDS:Gaelic Ireland
The Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, did not result in a complete conquest. This book looks at the unconquered chiefs and changes in society, chapter on the King's Army, biblio, index. 1 vol, 208 pgs
2000 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER |
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1-72381
Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V1 Takeda Rises to Power
8.5x11, (14) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (2)color maps, V1 explores the beginning & earlyhistory of the Takeda family 1130-1467 AD, manyb/w illust, appendicies. 1 vol, 84 pgs
2003 GARDEN GROVE, BROOKHURST |
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1-72382
Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V2 The Unification of Kai
8.5x11, (12) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (4)color maps, V2 explores focuses on the life ofTakeda Nobutora 1494-1574, b/w illust, appendices. 1 vol, 84 pgs
2004 US, BROOKHURST PRESS |
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1-72383
Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V3 The Kai Takeda 3 1521-1548
8.5x11, (12) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (4)color maps, V3 explores focuses on the life ofTakeda Shingen, b/w illust, appendices. 1 vol, 80 pgs
2005 US, BROOKHURST PRESS |
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1-72384
Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V4 Shingen in Command
1 vol, 80 pgs
2006 US, BROOKHURST PRESS |
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1-202570
Stanton, Charles NORMAN NAVAL OPERATIONS in the Mediterranean
The rise of Norman naval power in the central Mediterranean in the 11th and 12th centuries prompted a seminal shift in the balance of power on the sea. Drawing from Latin, Greek, Jewish and Arabic sources, this book details how the House of Hauteville, particularly under Robert Guiscard and his brother Roger, used sea power to accomplish what the Papacy, the German Empire and the Eastern Empire could not: the conquest of southern Italy and Sicily from Islam. |
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1-210220
Stanton, Charles MEDIEVAL MARITIME WARFARE
Following the fall of Rome, the sea is increasingly the stage upon which the human struggle of western civilization is played out. In a world of few roads and great disorder, the sea is the medium on which power is projected and wealth sought. Yet this confused period in the history of maritime warfare has rarely been studied - it is little known and even less understood. |
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Stanton, Charles MEDIEVAL MARITIME WARFARE
Depicts the development of maritime warfare from the end of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, detailing the wars waged in the Mediterranean by the Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Crusaders, the Italian maritime republics, Angevins and Aragonese as well as those fought in northern waters by the Vikings, English, French, and the Hanseatic League 1 vol, 368 pgs
2020 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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2-28370
Stewart, Bob illust by James Field MACBETH:Scotland's Warrior King
Heroes & Warriors series, b/w illust, maps, line drawings, (4) color plates. 1 vol, 48 pgs
1988 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS |
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2-98720
Stewart, Bob illust by James Field BARBAROSSA, SCOURGE OF EUROPE:1152
Heroes & Warriors series, b/w illust, maps, linedrawings, (4) color plates. 1 vol, 48 pgs
1988 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS |
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1-43830
Strickland, Matthew WAR AND CHIVALRY
The conduct & perception of War in England and Normandy 1066-1217, emphasis is on conduct in battle & siege not tactics/strategy, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 448 pgs
1996 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
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2-26320
Strickland, Matthew editor ANGLO-NORMAN WARFARE
Studies in Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman Military Organization & Warfare, 15 short pieces, biblio. 1 vol, 302 pgs
1992 US, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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1-34351
Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle V1
Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index. 1 vol, 672 pgs
1999 PHILA, UNIV OF PENN PRESS |
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1-34352
Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle V2 Divided Houses
Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index. |
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1-34353
Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle
Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index. |
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1-34354
Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE: Volume IV - Cursed Kings
Tells the story of the destruction of France by the madness of its king and the greed and violence of his family. In the early 15th century, Europe's strongest and most populous state, France, suffered a complete internal collapse. As the warring parties within fought for the spoils of the kingdom under the vacant gaze of the mad King Charles VI, the country was left at the mercy of one of the most remarkable rulers of the European Middle Ages: Henry V of England, who had destroyed the French army on the field of Agincourt in October 1415 and left most of France's leadership dead. |
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1-45970
Suppe, Frederick C. MILITARY INSITUTIONS ON THE WELSH MARCHES
Between 1066 and 1282 two quite different societies were juxtaposedalong the Welsh Marches: a feudally-based Anglo-Norman one, and aCeltic Welsh one. It has been conventional to consider the formerto have been more sophisticated and developed than the latter but, in fact, the situation was more complex, and during more than two centuries of attacks and campaigns each society borrowed from the other. |
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1-214200
Sverdrup, Carl Fredrik THE MONGOL CONQUESTS: The Military Operations of Genghis Khan and Sube'etei
The Mongols created the greatest landlocked empire known to history. It was an empire created and sustained by means of conquest. Initially an insignificant tribal leader, Genghis Khan gradually increased his power, overcoming one rival after another. After he had subjugated all tribes of Inner Asia, he struck southward into China and later attacked distant Khwariz in the Near East. Sube'etei continued to make significant conquests after Genghis Khan died, conquering central China and leading a large force into the heart of Europe. |
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1-54150
Swanton, Michael editor/translator ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE, THE
The most complete translation published, extensivenotes draw on the latest archaeologists andpaleographers, fully indexed and complemented bymaps and genealogical tables. 1 vol, 400 pgs
1998 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE |
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1-228250
Sylvester, Peer BRIAN BORU: High King of Ireland -- Eurogame
Ireland is awash with would-be kings, power-hungry pretenders, and self-professed rulers. The provinces are in disarray, and the common folk are paying the price. The land needs a leader. |
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1-205670
Theotokis, Georgios THE NORMAN CAMPAIGNS IN THE BALKANS: 1081-1108
The Norman expansion in 11th-century Europe was a movement of enormous historical importance, which saw men and women from the duchy of Normandy settling in England, Italy, Sicily and the Middle East. The Norman establishment in the South is particularly interesting, because it represents the story of a few hundred mercenaries who managed to establish a principality in the Mediterranean that would later develop in to the Kingdom of Sicily. |
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1-226810
Theotokis, Georgios BOHEMOND OF TARANTO: Crusader and Conqueror
Bohemond of Taranto, Lord of Antioch and unofficial leader of the First Crusade, was a man of boundless ambition and inexhaustible energy -- he was, in the words of Romuald of Salerno, 'always seeking the impossible'. While he failed in his quest to secure the Byzantine throne, he succeeded in founding the most enduring of all the crusader states. Yet few substantial accounts of the life of this remarkable warrior have been written and none have been published in English for over a century. |
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1-39290
Thomas, D.H. HERBERTS OF RAGLAN, THE:Battle of Edgecote 1469
Account of the rise of the Herberts and their support of the House Of York, details the battle of Edgecote and the subsequent rout of Herbert's forces, b/w maps. 1 vol, 114 pgs
1994 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLS'ING |
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1-198250
Todd, Brian and map illustrators Joshua Alfee and John Cairns WARFARE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD
Warfare in the Medieval World with 100+ maps explores how civilizations and cultures made war on the battlefields of the Near East and Europe in the period between the fall of Rome and the introduction of reliable gunpowder weapons during the Thirty Years' War. Through an exploration of thirty-three selected battles, military historian Brian Todd Carey surveys the changing tactical relationships between the four weapon systems - heavy and light infantry and heavy and light cavalry - focusing on the evolution of shock and missile combat. |
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1-79840
Turnbull, S.R. SAMURAI: A MILITARY HISTORY
Military history, color and b/w plates, maps, appendices, index. 1 vol, 304 pgs
1977 US, MCMILLAN PUBLISHING |
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1-74550
Turnbull, Stephen KNIGHT TRIUMPHANT, THE:1314-1485
A look at the Knight in England & Europe, color illust, maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2001 UK, CASSELL & CO |
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1-242220
Turner, Graham THE WAR OF THE ROSES: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner
Detailed history of the Wars of the Roses alongside a unique and comprehensive collection of over 120 of Graham Turner's paintings and drawings, many created especially for this book. It provides meticulously researched details of arms, armor, settings and countless other aspects of the period, while bringing to life the human stories behind the turbulent events. Contains over 120 highly detailed paintings and drawings, supported by other images. 1 vol, 288 pgs
2024 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING |
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1-85270
Tyerman, Christopher GOD'S WAR:A New History of the Crusades
Likely to replace Runciman's work as the standardon this subject; covers the Crusades in Spain, theBaltic and the Latin East, biblio, index. 1 vol, 1040 pgs
2009 US, HARVARD PRESS |
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1-245190
Urban, William and Darius Baronas THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS STRIKE EAST: The 14th Century Crusades in Lithuania and Rus
Explores the Medieval crusade aimed at Lithuanian pagans, when crusaders from the Holy Roman Empire, France, England, and Scotland came to Prussia to fight alongside the Teutonic Knights. What ensued was a long-drawn out, many-sided struggle, with Lithuania and Poland first becoming powerful states, then expanding into Belarus and Ukraine, where the Mongols and Tatars had long held sway. The campaign culminates with Lithuania converting to the Roman Catholic Church and the dramatic sieges of Vilnius. Includes eight pages of black and white plates, and eight pages of color plates. 1 vol, 320 pgs
2024 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS |
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2-70150
Vallejo, Yli Remo illust by Dzis, Igor CRUSADES, THE:1096-1270
8.25x10.75, full color 50+ full color plates or battle scenes, exquisite art -- a feast for the eyes. 1 vol, 120 pgs
2002 GREAT FALLS, AERO ART INT |
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1-914160
various VAE VICTIS # 160: La Guerre d'ind?pendance de Bretagne
The French-Breton War simulates the conflict between the Kingdom of France and the Duchy of Brittany. Confronted with France's rising power and the decline of his duchy, Francois II of Brittany, and later his daughter the Duchess Anne, attempted to form an alliance through marriage with Maximilian of Austria in order to unite the two houses. France was the preeminent country in Europe after the Hundred Years War. The great feudal Bretons were drawn to France's strength and influence and swayed between loyalty and betrayal of the Duke of Brittany. Brittany's independence was played out at the end of the century but its defeat during the battle of Saint-Aubin du Cormier on 24 July 1488 sealed its fate. The war continued for a few more years thanks to the support - gold and soldiers - of England, Spain, Gascony, and the Holy Empire. The war finally ended with the defeat of the Bretons and the marriage of Duchesse Anne to King of France Charles VIII, thereby sealing the annexation of the duchy to the kingdom. |
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1-930330
various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 330 Mediterranean Empires: The Struggle for the Middle Sea 1281-1350
Mediterranean Empires: The Struggle for the Middle Sea, 1281-1350 AD is a low to intermediate complexity, two-player, strategic-level wargame simulating the fight for the Western and Central Mediterranean during the turn of the 13th-14th centuries. Players control either the French/Anjou forces and their allies, or Aragon and their allies. The map shows the Western and Central Mediterranean as it was during the 13th-14th centuries and is divided into its geo-political regions or areas with units moving across the map from area to area. There are seven game turns. Each game turn (GT) represents a decade. Units represent from 500 to 2000 men. |
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1-949031
Various PRETORIEN # 31
Cover story: Belisarius and the Reconquest of Africa |
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1-949032
Various PRETORIEN # 32
Cover story: Charlemagne and his time. |
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1-962075
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.5 - The Murder of Charles the Good
Theme: The Murder of Charles the Good |
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1-962085
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.5
Theme: The Umayyad Caliphate Against the Byzantine Empire (674-718) |
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1-962094
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.4
Theme: Lancastrian Revenge: Edward IV Defends His Throne |
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1-962105
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.5 Siege warfare in the Middle Ages
Theme: Siege warfare in the Middle Ages |
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1-962111
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.1 Medieval military technology
Theme: Medieval Military Technology |
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1-962112
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.2 Holy Wars in the Middle Ages
Theme: Holy Wars in the Middle Ages |
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1-962113
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.3 -- The Battle of Largs
Theme: The Battle of Largs |
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1-962114
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.4 Vlad the Impaler
Theme: Vlad the Impaler at War |
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1-962115
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.5 with Le Jouvencel
Theme: Le Jouvencel |
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1-962116
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.6 with Sieges of the Hundred Years' War
Theme: Sieges of the Hundred Years' War |
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1-962212
Various MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 12: Medieval Festivals and Celebrations
Theme: Medieval Festivals and Celebrations |
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1-962213
Various MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 13: Spain on the Cusp
Theme: Spain on the Cusp |
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1-962214
Various MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 14: The Medieval Baltic
Theme: The Medieval Baltic |
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1-962902
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE AGINCOURT 1415: Special No. 2
Special issue covers 1415: The Battle of Agincourt. Articles include: Historical introduction; Henry V as military commander; Recruitment and organization of the English Army; The war bow; The Battle of Agincourt; Too many dukes: The French commanders; Recruitment and organization of the French army; French and English weapons and armour/equipment; The source: Agincourt on paper; Shakespeare and the myth of Agincourt; A 'gens d'armes' at Agincourt; and The aftermath. 1 vol, 84 pgs
2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY |
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1-962903
Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE 1066 OF HASTINGS: Special No. 3
Medieval Warfare Special 2017: 1066 - The Battle of Hastings with: |
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1-78340
Vasary, Istvan CUMANS AND TATARS:Oriental Military 1185-1361
The first extensive examination of the militaryeffects on the pre-ottoman balkans, appendicies,b/w maps/illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 246 pgs
2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV |
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1-196620
Venning, Timothy ANGLO-SAXON KINGS, THE
Venning examines the rulers of Anglo-Saxon England, those whom the sources tell us most about, beginning with the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion such as Hengest and Horsa or Cerdic and Cynric and moving on through such figures as Aethelberht of Kent, who received the mission led by Augustine of Canterbury to re-Christianize England, Saint Oswald of Northumbria, to Alfred of Wessex and his dynasty, the Viking invasions, and the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings, Harold Godwineson. 30 illustrations. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2011 UK, AMBERLEY |
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1-201200
Venning, Timothy AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF BRITAIN: The Hundred Years War
Explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped British history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been. |
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2-201200
Venning, Timothy AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF BRITAIN: The Hundred Years War
Explores the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, focusing on The Hundred Years War. Could the English have won in the long term, or, conversely, have been decisively defeated sooner? Among the many scenarios discussed are what would have happened if the Black Prince had not died prematurely of the Black Death, leaving the 10-year-old Richard to inherit Edward III's crown. What would have been the consequences if France's Scottish allies had been victorious at Neville's Cross in 1346, while most English forces were occupied in France? What if Henry V had recovered from the dysentery that killed him at 35, giving time for his son Henry VI to inherit the combined crowns of France and England as a mature man rather than an infant controlled by others? And what if Joan of Arc had not emerged to galvanize French resistance at Orleans? While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions, and trends that shaped British history. 1 vol, 240 pgs
2024 UK, PEN AND SWORD |
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1-1947505
Venturi, Mario and Cristini, Luca THE BATTLE OF AZINCOURT 1415: Vol. 1
16 full color pages of uniform plates. Account of battle [in Italian], but photos and plates have English captions. 1 vol, 80 pgs
2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP |
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2-45880
Verbruggen, J.F. ART OF WARFARE IN WESTERN EUROPE:8th Century-1340
Warfare is a major feature of the history of the middle ages, but its study has often been the province of amateurs; only recently have the technical details of warfare and its organisation been subject to proper scholarly investigation. Professor Verbruggen's major work, outstanding in its field, applies rigorous standards in analysing often very obscure surviving evidence, and reaches conclusions very different from earlier generations of military historians. |
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1-68180
Verbruggen, J.F. BATTLE OF THE GOLDEN SPURS, THE:Courtrai 1302
An account of the defeat of French Nobility at the hands of the Flemish common folk, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 304 pgs
2002 LONDON, BOYDEL & BREWER |
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1-970023
Vincent, Florent MONS-EN PEVELE - 18 AOUT 1304: Forgotten Battle Series
Includes 60 B/W and color illustrations of the battle between the French, led by King Philip IV 'the Fair', and the Flemish. |
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1-77220
Walker, Ian W. HAROLD: The Last Anglo-Saxon King
Biography of King Harold Godwineson (c1022-1066),b/w & color illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 258 pgs
1997 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING |
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1-44880
Walker, Simon THE LANCASTRIAN AFFINTY 1361-1399
Examines the medieval Lordship with the example of John of Gaunt and how his imposing household servants, indentured retainers, and estate officials formed the basis of his power. Includes bibliography and index. 1 vol, 349 pgs
1996 LONDON, SANDPIPER BOOKS |
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1-195190
Waterson, James SACRED SWORDS: Jihad in the Holy Land 1097-1295
In 1071 Muslim Turks crushed the Byzantine Emperor's Anatolian army at Manzikert. The Crusades, the West's response to this catastrophe, are well known as are the names of the European nobles who fought in them. The names and deeds of many of the Crusaders' opponents in the Holy Land are often unfamiliar to Western readers. Waterson tells the story of the famed leaders of the jihad - the lives and deeds of Zangi, Nur al-Din, Saladin and Baybars. |
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2-203410
Waterson, James DEFENDING HEAVEN: China's Mongol Wars, 1209-1370
A complete history of the Jin, Song, and Ming dynasties' wars fought against the Mongols. Lasting nearly two centuries, these wars, fought to defend Chinese civilization against a brutal and unrelenting foe, pitted personal heroics against the inexorable Mongol war machine and involved every part of the Chinese state. The resistance of the Chinese dynasties to the Khans is a complex and rich story of shifting alliances and political scheming, vast armies and navies, bloody battles and an astonishing technological revolution. The great events of China's Mongol war are described and analyzed, detailing their immediate and later implications for Chinese history. |
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1-220720
Weinczok, David THE HISTORY BEHIND GAME OF THRONES: The North Remembers
A wall in the distant north cuts the world in two. Ruthless seaborne warriors raid the coasts from their war galleys, yearning to regain lost glories. A young nobleman and his kin are slaughtered under a banner of truce within a mighty castle. A warrior king becomes a legend when he smites his foe with one swing of his axe during a nation-forging battle. Yet this isn't Westeros - it's Scotland. |
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2-43580
Whittow, Mark MAKING OF BYZANTIUM, THE: AD 600-1025
Broad geographical perspective, extensive detail of allies and enemies, 14 b/w maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 480 pgs
1996 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIF'IA |
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2-37900
Wise, Terrance MEDIEVAL WARFARE
Chapters on armor, weapons, heraldry, castles etc. Biblio, index, many line drawings. 1 vol, 258 pgs
1976 NY, HASTINGS HOUSE |
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