The Normans: Warrior Knights and their Castles - Hardcover

Gravett, Christopher; Nicolle, Dr David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846030889 ISBN 13: 9781846030888

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight. Authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands, as well as the equiptment , training, tactics and daily life of a typical Norman Knight. Contains material previously published in Fortress 13, Fortress 18, Warrior 1 and Elite 9.

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The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book -- I bet it's much easier to carry around. "Armchair General"" "The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book -- I bet it's much easier to carry around." --Armchair General "The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book - I bet it's much easier to carry around." "Armchair General" "From the Trade Paperback edition."

Synopsis:

The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. The Normans adopted Carolingian feudalism, cavalry warfare and castles, and they built archetypal feudal states on both sides of the English Channel. Their strongholds included the Tower of London and other fortifications along the coast and borders of England, and many of these structures survive today testimony to the military might of the Norman conqueror. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight, and authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1846030889
• ISBN 13: 9781846030888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256