Medieval warfare Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Agincourt
Book SynopsisAgincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, author of Never Greater Slaughter, presents a new interpretation of Henry V''s great victory.''It's quite a feat to write an account of England's most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they're experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating.'' Dan Snow King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. From Shakespeare's band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The English invasion of France in 1415 saw them take the French port of Harfleur after a long siege, following which Henry was left with a sick and weakened army, which he chose to march across Normandy to the port oTrade ReviewThis astonishing book fixes the myth of Agincourt and adds to our understanding of what led to that slaughteryard of horrors, atrocities, and, for at least one side, unforgettable glories. * Bernard Cornwell, bestselling author of The Last Kingdom series *It’s quite a feat to write an account of England’s most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they’re experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating. * Dan Snow *Bold and conversational, forensic and vivid, this is an extraordinary history of Agincourt - full of remarkable insight - that grips from the very first word and doesn’t let go. * Helen Castor, author of 'She-Wolves' *Michael Livingston continues to overturn centuries of scholarship, redefining some of the world’s most celebrated battles. Coupling ironclad scholarship with a breakneck narrative, Livingston cuts new historical ground. * Myke Cole, author of 'Legion versus Phalanx' and 'The Bronze Lie' *A thought provoking, thoughtful and fast-paced account of what one might think is one of the best known and understood medieval battles. Despite what we think we know, from reading Livingston’s detailed book, it is clear that we aren’t really sure we even know exactly where this famous battle was fought! * Robert Woosnam-Savage FSA, Curator Emeritus, Royal Armouries *The battle of Agincourt has had many interpretations. Michael Livingston’s is the latest, but also one of the best … It tells a fresh, compelling story of the battle, the campaign that led up to it, and its aftermath. * Kelly Devries, Professor of History, Loyola University Maryland *An innovative historical reinterpretation…Agincourt is an exciting retelling of the battle of Agincourt that brings forth new information about a topic believed to have been long since settled. * Foreword Reviews *Table of ContentsForeword List of Illustrations List of Maps Introduction: We Happy Few PART ONE: TWO BEGINNINGS 1. Shrewsbury and Scars, 21 July 1403 2. Assassination and Madness, 13 June 1392 PART TWO: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR 3. Crécy and the Model Glory, 1337–77 4. Young Kings, 1377–99 5. Civil Wars, 1399–1415 PART THREE: THE AGINCOURT CAMPAIGN 6. The Siege of Harfleur, 13 August–22 September 7. Edward’s Footsteps, 23 September–15 October 8. Days of Desperation, 16–23 October PART FOUR: LOCATING AGINCOURT 9. Finding Agincourt 10. Reaching Agincourt, 24 October 11. Testing the Tradition PART FIVE: THE BATTLE 12. The Morning, 25 October 13. The Battle, 25 October 14. The Days After, 1415–22 Suggested Reading and Acknowledgements Endnotes Index
£19.00
Pegasus Books The Normans: A History of Conquest
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£20.96
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Armies of AngloSaxon England 4101066
Book SynopsisClear, informative text supported by 100 excellent colour photographs of replica weapons, armour and costume in use.
£21.25
Canelo Storm from the East: Genghis Khan and the Mongols
Book SynopsisThe greatest conquest in historyGenghis Khan left an empire more than twice the size of Alexander’s: his successors went on to conquer and govern an area stretching from Korea to the River Danube. How did a band of nomadic herdsmen achieve so much, so fast?Despite these stunning achievements, many writers dismiss the Mongols as just ferocious barbarians. This bestselling book sets the record straight. The epic starts in 1206 - when Genghis became master of ‘all the people with felt tents’ and an unknown tribe took the first steps towards world domination - and ends with the empire’s decline and fall, after Khubilai Khan’s triumphant unification with China.Robert Marshall describes their devastating invasions, including that of feudal Europe and Christendom’s clumsy attempts to understand and fend off these legendary warriors. Full of extraordinary events, painted on a vast and colourful canvas, Storm from the East brings to life a time when East and West finally came face to face and the contours of modern Asia were set.‘Storm from the East does not seek to excuse Mongol excesses - yet Robert Marshall appears to speak for the Mongols… A fascinating voyage through time and space’ Thomas Nivison Haining in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society
£10.44
Westholme Publishing Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking
Book SynopsisA Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat.
£35.96
Yale University Press Templars
Book SynopsisA gripping account of the Knights Templar, challenging received wisdom to show how these devout medieval knights played a profound role in making modern BritainTrade Review“Steve Tibble’s fascinating book sets out to separate fact from fiction, sketching the order’s 12th-century rise, its battles in the Crusades, and its brutal end.”—History Revealed“A stirring and fascinating history.”—Christopher Hart, Mail on Sunday“A compellingly vivid account that combines broad synthesis with telling vignettes” —Christopher Tyerman, Literary Review“Tibble explodes the old myths but the documented reality he unveils is even more fascinating: behind the warriors lay an intricate organisation of diplomats, lawyers, bankers and estate managers, all of them bound by a monastic oath.”—Jonathan Harris, author of The Lost World of Byzantium “Thoughtful, original, accessible: Tibble writes with panache and, yes, the Templars were even more important and played an even bigger role in English affairs than we thought.”—Peter W. Edbury, author of The Conquest of Jerusalem and the Third Crusade“Templars is an engaging and fascinating exploration of the most famous medieval knights. Templars are, here, administrators and diplomats as well as warriors, supranational seekers of peace in Europe to fuel war in the Near East. In seeing their work in the round, Tibble offers us a deep and rich picture of the Order.”—Matthew Lewis, author of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine “Vivid and illuminating. . . . With a wry style and a sharp eye for an engaging anecdote Tibble reveals the surprising profile of the Templars as diplomats, seafarers, farmers and financiers who, at times, were right at the heart of royal government – activities all essential to their core purpose of fighting to defend Jerusalem.”—Jonathan Philips, author of The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin
£23.75
Orion Publishing Co The Fell Sword
Book SynopsisThe gripping and atmospheric sequel to The Red Knight. Full of breathtaking authentic battle scenes, in a world where anyone might stab you in the backLoyalty costs money.Betrayal, on the other hand, is free.When the Emperor is taken hostage, the Red Knight and his men find their services in high demand - and themselves surrounded by enemies. The country is in revolt, the capital city is besieged and any victory will be hard won. But The Red Knight has a plan.The question is, can he negotiate the political, magical, real and romantic battlefields at the same time - especially when intends to be victorious on them all?Readers can''t put down The Fell Sword:''I loved the setting of The Fell Sword and all of it''s bright, shiny, polished medieval-doings . . . Cameron has a way of writing battles that makes them feel so authentic'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An amazingly complex story with plots and subplots that pull you right into the world . . . There were also a few unexpected twists and some very interesting revelations'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This is a fantasy novel, but much more than that. It comes very close to Medieval Historical Fiction with a twist'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Amazing battle scenes yet again, cinematic and exquisite detail. From maneuvers to arms and armour'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I have heard the Traitor Son Cycle compared to the Malazan Book of the Fallen, and I clearly see that. It''s got the scope, the diverse cast of characters, the many interweaving storylines . . . I can''t wait to see where this goes'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Takes the reader into the depths of the politics of the world, a truly dark murky, back stabbing politics, politics fueled by ambition and magic . . . It''s exactly what a middle book should be, if not more, many middle books are a pause, this is anything but'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Trade ReviewA stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy - Tor.comThis series promises to be a standout epic fantasy for the ages - FANTASY BOOK CRITIC
£12.99
WW Norton & Co A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages The World
Book SynopsisA captivating journey of the expansive world of medieval travel, from London to Constantinople to the court of China and beyond.Trade Review"Stunning…[The history in Bale's narrative is] all weird and wonderful and quietly hilarious, but the enormous fun of this book would not be possible without solid graft—Bale’s dogged research and his diligent crafting of perfect prose." -- Gerard DeGroot - The Times (UK)"Informative and entertaining…Medieval history buffs should take note." -- Publishers Weekly"A global Middle Ages for our times. Anthony Bale reinvents and redefines the period through its intrepid travelers.… A joyful, erudite book." -- Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps"A Lonely Planet book for the medieval traveler, full of tips, conversion rates, and lists of what to pack. In this deeply researched but witty and readable guide, Anthony Bale brings us face-to-face with medieval travel—the sights and smells, the thrill and the homesickness—in a way that feels instantly recognizable even at so many centuries’ distance." -- Dennis Duncan, author of Index, A History of the"Rich and wonderful.… This is the world as you have never seen it before—and as it will never be seen again. And it’s more surprising, extraordinary, and bizarre than anything you can possibly imagine." -- Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England"Intrepid, entertaining, unfailingly curious…balancing sympathy with skepticism, Anthony Bale marvelously reconfigures the contours of our forebears’ knowledge." -- Marina Warner, author of Once Upon a Time"An enthralling journey into the past and across the world, packed with incidents that any reader will find deliciously exotic, yet wryly familiar." -- Seb Falk, author of The Light Ages"Beautifully written and vividly imagined, A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages is a book to be savored." -- Helen Castor, author of She-Wolves"A gorgeous and fascinating storybook and a richly satisfying journey into the medieval mind." -- Michael Pye, author of The Edge of the World"This endlessly delightful book replicates the promises and pleasures of real travel, as we bump into and then lose sight of familiar faces in unfamiliar places. Anthony Bale is an adroit, companionable, and non-judgmental host on the road; he wears his deep knowledge lightly." -- James Simpson, professor of English at Harvard University"Vivid, exciting and astonishing, Anthony Bale’s medieval world is one populated by marvels and fantasies. Bale’s exploration is informed always by gentle and empathetic reflection upon what it means to be a fragile human being in motion through strange lands, both then and now." -- John Arnold, professor of Medieval History at the University of Cambridge"What a fascinating read! A new fact to be discovered on every page, written with enthusiasm and wisdom." -- Rev. Kate Bottley
£21.84
Pen & Sword Books Ltd 1066 The Lost Hastings Battlefield
Book SynopsisFirst book to propose Blackhorse Hill as the true site of the Battle of Hastings. Carefully examines historic accounts and analyses the terrain and topography of the land. Makes use of satellite imagery not previously available. Fully illustrated with maps, 3D models and photographs to present a compelling case.
£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Lion Rampant Second Edition
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 ORIGINS AWARDS FOR BEST MINIATURES GAME.An expanded edition of the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant, featuring new rules, scenarios, and sample armies.Take to the battlefield as Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc or William Wallace or forge your own legend with Lion Rampant: Second Edition. From the Dark Ages to the Hundred Years' War, raids, skirmishes, and clashes between small retinues were a crucial part of warfare, and these dramatic small-scale battles are at the heart of this easy-to-learn but tactically rewarding wargame. Lion Rampant: Second Edition is a new, updated version of the hit Osprey Wargames series title, and retains the core gameplay while also incorporating a wealth of new rules and updates from several years' worth of player feedback and development. Whether they are looking to recreate historical encounters or tell their own stories, the varied scenarios, unit types, and sample retinue lists found in thi
£17.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Byzantine Cavalryman vs Vandal Warrior
Book SynopsisFully illustrated, this enthralling study explores how the Vandals in North Africa attempted to defend their kingdom against the resurgent Byzantine Empire during 53336.In AD 533, the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I launched the first of his campaigns to reconquer the Western Roman Empire. This effort began in North Africa (modern Algeria and Tunisia), targeting the Vandal kingdom established there a century earlier, which also included Sardinia, Corsica and the Balearic Islands. Featuring full-colour artwork and mapping alongside carefully chosen archive illustrations, this book shows how the Byzantine general Belisarius established his formidable reputation in the lightning-fast campaign that ensued, exploring the origins, tactics and reputation of the two sides'' forces as they fought for control of North Africa.The landing of Belisarius'' forces took the Vandal king, Gelimer, completely by surprise; in September 533 the two sides met in battle near Carthage Table of ContentsIntroduction The Opposing Sides Ad Decimum, 15 September AD 533 Tricamarum, 15 December AD 533 The Bagradas River and Scalae Veteres, AD 536 Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Warfare in the Age of Crusades: Europe
Book SynopsisWarfare in the Age of Crusades: Europe explores in fascinating detail the key campaigns, battles and sieges that shaped the crusading period in Europe during the Middle Ages, giving special attention to military technologies, tactics and strategies. Key personalities and political factors are addressed, including the role of the papal monarchy in initiating the crusading expeditions and the use of crusade in the Christianization of the Baltic region and against heresies in Europe. Chapters focus on the Iberian crusades or Reconquista beginning in the eleventh century through to the final surrender of the Emirate of Granada in 1492. The northern or Baltic crusades are also a key element of the story. The narrative covers the involvement of the Holy Roman emperors and the popes, the military capabilities of the Baltic peoples, and the parts played by the Scandinavians as well as the Russians and Mongols. The concluding chapters reconsider crusades launched against heresies in Europe, specifically the Cathars and Hussites.
£23.75
Basic Books The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in
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£26.25
Pegasus Books The Normans: A History of Conquest
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£14.41
Pegasus Books American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed Into the
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£24.16
Arc Humanities Press Christianity and War in Medieval East Central
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£120.12
Arc Humanities Press The Knights Templar
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£18.54
Arc Humanities Press Medieval France at War: A Military History of the
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£100.00
Arc Humanities Press War and Collective Identities in the Middle Ages:
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£101.65
Arc Humanities Press Ideology and Holy Landscape in the Baltic
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£100.00
Greenhill Books The Knights of Islam: The Wars of the Mamluks,
Book SynopsisThe author brings together a wealth of information which has, until now, only been available in highly specialised academic journals and scholarly books' - David Nicolle 'An astonishing array of themes and characters' - John Man The Mamluks were, at one distinct point in history, the greatest body of fighting men in the world and the quintessence of the mounted warrior - reaching near perfection in their skill with the bow, lance and sword. Their story embraces many of the great themes of medieval military endeavour: the Crusaders and the deadly contest between Islam and Christendom, the Mongols and their vision of World Dominion, Tamerlane the Scourge of God and the rise of the Ottoman Empire whose own slave soldiers, the Janissaries, would be the Mamluks' final nemesis. They entered the Islamic world as unlettered automatons and through a total application to the craft of the warrior they became more than soldiers. After a bloody seizure of power from their masters, the descendants of Saladin, they developed a martial code and an honour system based on barracks brotherhood, a sophisticated military society that harnessed the state's energies for total war and produced a series of treatises on cavalry tactics, martial training, mounted archery and scientific and analytical approaches to warfare that more than compare to Sun Tzu's Art of War, the Western Codes of Chivalry and the Bushido in their complexity, beauty of language and comprehensive coverage of the bloody business of war. Their story embraces many of the great themes of medieval military endeavour: the Crusaders and the deadly contest between Islam and Christendom, the Mongols and their vision of world dominion, Tamerlane and the rise of the Ottoman Empire whose own slave soldiers, the Janissaries, would be the Mamluks' final nemesis.
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd The Medieval Fighting Man: Costume and Equipment
Book SynopsisIn medieval times an individual often needed to defend his life, his family and his property. Mercenaries earned their living by hiring out their skills, while feudal noblemen regularly mustered their men-at-arms and their subordinate vassals and tenants to provide military service, even to the point of leading them on Crusades to the Holy Land and elsewhere. In the later medieval period the growing cities required their citizens to take up arms as militia in defence of the community during times of external threat. In The Medieval Fighting Man - Europa Militaria Special No 18, meticulous use is made of the sources available to enable the materials, colours and patterns used for reconstructed clothing to represent the 'real thing' as accurately as possible. Fortunately, great numbers of medieval weapons and pieces of armour survived and can now be viewed in displays, and these form the basis of the arms presented in this book.
£11.96
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC To Kill a King
Book SynopsisThe eighth gripping adventure in David Gilman's critically acclaimed Master of War series set in fourteenth-century Europe. Bordeaux, 1367. Having angered the bloodthirsty Don Pedro, King of Castile, Sir Thomas Blackstone is thoroughly sick of his mission for the Prince of Wales, but must remain true to his oath. But this is the Hundred Years' War, and tensions are rising once more. With the Prince of Wales deeply unpopular in his Aquitainian lands, Blackstone, King Edward's Master of War, must return to French soil to help stem the tide of support for the King of France. Meanwhile, Henry, Blackstone’s son, faces an incognito ride across France with his own motley band of outlaws and mercenaries. But the French are aware of the younger Blackstone’s journey, and see a perfect way to target the Master of War… Reviews for David Gilman 'A gripping ride' Wilbur Smith 'Gilman does heart pounding action superlatively' The Times 'A gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty' Robert Fabbri 'The level of suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level' Sharon Penman
£20.90
Helion & Company The Tudor Arte of Warre 1485-1558: The Conduct
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£45.27
Editions Decoopman Dictionnaire des armes offensives et défensives
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£51.00
Karwansaray BV The Art of Medieval Warfare
Book SynopsisThe 2020 special edition of Medieval Warfare is a compilation of covers, battle scenes and unit reconstructions from the first fifty issues of the magazine. Compiled and edited by Peter Konieczny, with contributions from the rest of the Medieval Warfare staff, this 100-page full-colour book features artwork by favourite illustrators such as Jose Cabrera-Pena, Darren Tan, Rocio Espin, and Zvonimir Grbasic to name but a few. Also included are articles by the staff with insight into our philosophy for commissioning artwork, and a "behind-the-scenes" look at how illustrations are produced.
£15.20
