Medieval Warfare - A History (Hardcover)

Written by twelve expert historians, this well-illustrated account of the great confrontations of medieval Europe ( c.700-1500) examines major developments in the methods of warfare from the time of Charlemagne through to the end of the Crusades. The result is a rich and fascinating history of a culture steeped in martial ideas, whose aristocrats were also warriors in a society organized by its desire to wage war.