European Medieval Tactics (1): The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260
by Nicolle, David
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- ISBN 10
- 184908503X
- ISBN 13
- 9781849085038
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Osprey Pub Co, 2011. New book, 64 pages, ELI185. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire there was a decline in 'professional' cavalry forces, and infantry dominated in the Germanic successor 'barbarian' kingdoms. In the Carolingian and Norman periods from the 9th to the 11th centuries, the cavalry arm gradually expanded from the small remaining aristocratic elite. Even so, the supposedly complete dominance of the 'knight' in the 12th and 13th centuries is grossly exaggerated, as integrated cavalry and infantry tactics were nearly always the key to success. This is a two-part treatment of medieval tactics. Throughout the period there was a steady evolution of training in both individual and unit skills, of armour and weapons, and thus of tactics on the battlefield. This book covers Hastings in 1066 to Legnano in 1176. It also details the two key set piece battles of Bouvines in 1214 and Pelagonia in 1259, the former an example of abject failure of cavalry tactics and the latter a stunning success. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Hook, Adam. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.
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- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005546
- Title
- European Medieval Tactics (1): The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260
- Author
- Nicolle, David
- Illustrator
- Hook, Adam
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- ISBN 10
- 184908503X
- ISBN 13
- 9781849085038
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Place of Publication
- Oxford Ox2 9lp United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 2011
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL CAVALRY TACTICS HISTORY THEORY
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military Theory;
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