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Paperback. Condition: Good. From the eighth century through the Middle Ages feudalism determined the nature of European warfare. Medieval Warfare begins in the time of Charlemagne, who maintained a military system of freemen and of vassals bound to him in service for lands granted in fief. These pages are crowded with recreations of famous events like the Battle of Hastings and movements like the Crusades; with the brightest flowers of knighthood, and with the mercenary grandeur of Byzantium. Hans Delbrück shows how feudal military organization varied in different countries and why the knightly forces could not hold up against the barbarous Normans. He studies military developments in the kingdoms that rose with the collapse of the Carolingian Empire, as well as the trend toward mercenary armies. When the Swiss peasants, forming the first true infantry, defeated the Burgundian knights in the fourteenth century, the era of modern warfare had begun.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Hans Delbrucks four-volume History of the Art of War is recognized throughout the world as the definitive work on the subject. Appearing in an English language paperback edition for the first time, volume one analyses in vivid detail the military tactics and strategies used by the great warriors of antiquity.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. From the eighth century through the Middle Ages feudalism determined the nature of European warfare. Medieval Warfare begins in the time of Charlemagne, who maintained a military system of freemen and of vassals bound to him in service for lands granted in fief. These pages are crowded with recreations of famous events like the Battle of Hastings and movements like the Crusades; with the brightest flowers of knighthood, and with the mercenary grandeur of Byzantium. Hans Delbrück shows how feudal military organization varied in different countries and why the knightly forces could not hold up against the barbarous Normans. He studies military developments in the kingdoms that rose with the collapse of the Carolingian Empire, as well as the trend toward mercenary armies. When the Swiss peasants, forming the first true infantry, defeated the Burgundian knights in the fourteenth century, the era of modern warfare had begun.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Hans Delbrucks four-volume History of the Art of War is recognized throughout the world as the definitive work on the subject. Appearing in an English language paperback edition for the first time, volume one analyses in vivid detail the military tactics and strategies used by the great warriors of antiquity.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Considers developments including the use of gunpowder, the invention of firearms and iron balls. After reviewing the establishment of a European infantry, this work discusses the transformation of loose confederations of knights into cavalry, the organization of fighting mercenaries, and the changing of mercenary bands into standing armies.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Considers developments including the use of gunpowder, the invention of firearms and iron balls. After reviewing the establishment of a European infantry, this work discusses the transformation of loose confederations of knights into cavalry, the organization of fighting mercenaries, and the changing of mercenary bands into standing armies.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear. Some wrinkling to top edge of a few pages from paper clip placement. Inside pages are clean. ; 6.12 X 1.28 X 9.06 inches; 506 pages.

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. The Barbarian Invasions History of the Art of War, Volume II.

Glossy Pictorial Softcover. Condition: G-vg. Second Printing. 487 pages. Creasing to top corner tip of front cover . First hafl of book lightly creased at top corner tips. . Back cover starting to curl at corner tips. Light soiling to top edge of textblock. Photos of book on request.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 711pp. Maps. Good+ copy.

Paperback. Wrappers are worn and scuffed. Some curling along edges and corners of wrappers. Else good. 604 pages. 604 pp.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. PRICE REDUCTION WAS $14, NOW $12 "This intensive study will be useful for those familiar with the military and political history used by the author as background. In an excellent translation. . . Renfroe has pointed out the very rare errors or oversights within the body of the text; his highly readable translation manages to retain the flavor of the original."-Library Journal, "Delbrück is internationally regarded as the first modern military historian. History of the Art of War, considered a classic, is his foundational achievement. Renfroe's translation retains the spirited erudition of the original German and renders it into elegant and readable English. Beyond a doubt a landmark in twentieth-century historical literature."-Arden Bucholz, author of Hans Delbrück and the German Military Establishment. Delbruck was one of the first historians to question received wisdom, to use logic and reason to apply to ancient chronicles. He was interested in systems as much as individuals. Note on shipping: If you want a more personalized shipping quote, contact me. If you provide your name and full address I will get you the best rate from Pirate Ship. Up to 80 % discount.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Pages clean & bright; binding tight; minor wear to covers. 604 pages. History of the Art of War, Volume I. Size: 6" x 9".

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Moisture damage along right edge of first 25 pages, else text clean & bright, binding tight, moderate wear to covers. 711 pages. Size: 6" x 9".

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Bison Books Historical Books (Bison Books) History of the Art of War Vol. III - Medieval Warfare (VG+) Manufacturer: Bison Books Product Line: Historical Books (Bison Books) Type: Softcover Copyright Date: 1990 Author: Hans Delbruck, Walter J. Renfroe Jr. Page Count: 712 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: From the eighth century through the Middle Ages feudalism determined the nature of European warfare. Medieval Warfare begins in the time of Charlemagne, who maintained a military system of freemen and of vassals bound to him in service for lands granted in fief. These pages are crowded with recreations of famous events like the Battle of Hastings and movements like the Crusades; with the brightest flowers of knighthood, and with the mercenary grandeur of Byzantium. Hans Delbrück shows how feudal military organization varied in different countries and why the knightly forces could not hold up against the barbarous Normans. He studies military developments in the kingdoms that rose with the collapse of the Carolingian Empire, as well as the trend toward mercenary armies. When the Swiss peasants, forming the first true infantry, defeated the Burgundian knights in the fourteenth century, the era of modern warfare had begun. …