Review:
'Few would disagree that medieval military history is one of the most vibrant genres of medieval studies. Helen Nicholson, with her numerous studies on Military Orders, is one of the most prolific reasons for this vibrancy. Now she has turned her innumerable scholarly talents to the writing of a general study on medieval warfare. This work, Medieval Warfare: Theory and Practice of War in Europe, 300-1500, is a remarkable book, of interest both to students just beginning their studies in the field and to well-read scholars. Nicholson has a clear idea of all the aspects of medieval warfare, including theory, personnel, buildings, equipment, and practice.' - Kelly DeVries, Loyola College, Maryland, USA
'Nicholson's written style is superb as always.' - Oxbow Book News
'I am very impressed by the range that Helen Nicholson manages to
cover, both chronologically and thematically. Her examples are well chosen, and the themes make excellent sense.' - Michael Prestwich, University of Durham
Synopsis:
Helen Nicholson offers a synthesis and summary of the state of knowledge and debates on various aspects of warfare in medieval Catholic Europe between AD 300 and 1500. In this text she provides a general overview of the subject, with greater detail on topics of particular interest. Individual chapters consider the theory of warfare, military personnel, buildings and equipment, as well as the practice of warfare by land and sea.
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