Medieval warfare: a reader

by DeVries, Kelly Livingston, Michael

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Title Statements

Full title :Medieval warfare : a reader / edited by Kelly DeVries and Michael Livingston.

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Proporcionado por el ed.: "Medieval Warfare: A Reader examines how armed conflict was experienced in the Middle Ages both on the field of battle and at home. This comprehensive collection of primary source materials - some translated here for the first time - traces over one thousand years of military developments including the fall of Rome, the fight for Jerusalem, the building of castles and other fortifications, the rise of gunpowder, and the negotiation of treaties. Curated by two of the leading experts in medieval military history, the readings in Medieval Warfare tell a story of terrors and tragedies, triumphs and technologies in the Middle Ages. Chronicles, poems, songs, and letters provide a comprehensive look not just at the waging of war but at the impact war had on society. By reclaiming the voices of victims and veterans that have previously been ignored, the editors stake out a powerful new perspective on the long history of military conflict and suffering."

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2019

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Toronto Press
Place of Publication:Toronto
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2019

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 368 p. : : mapa ; : 23 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781442636705, 144263670X, 9781442636699, 1442636696
oclc:on1239647984
LC Classification:U37

General introduction -- Part 1: The casualties of war. A. Those who mourned ; B. Those who fought ; C. Those who feared -- Part 2: The preparations for war. A. Theories of war: I. Just war, II. Regulating war ; B. Training for war ; C. Chivalry ; D. Financing war ; E. Outfitting for war ; F. Recruiting and obligation -- Part 3: The waging of war. A. Plans and rules ; B. The march ; C. Declaration and oration ; D. The fight: I. On land, II. At sea, III. In siege ; E. Feats of bravery ; F. The margins of war ; G. Duels -- Part 4: The outcomes of war. A. Wounds of war ; B. Victory and surrender ; C. Pillage and booty ; D. Prisoners and ransoms ; E. The fallen ; F. An end of war ; G. Memorialization.

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