Hastings 1066: The Fall of Saxon England - Brossura

Gravett, Christopher

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1855326302 ISBN 13: 9781855326309

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 1996

Riassunto

Very few battles of the medieval period can be regarded as decisive but Hastings was certainly one of them. Fought on 14th October 1066 between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, king of England, the outcome irrevocably changed the course of English history. William's victory was largely due to the tactical superiority of his forces: not only did he possess infantry and cavalry, but also a significant number of archers or crossbowmen, to whose withering fire the English could make little reply. The eventual death of King Harold prompted an English collapse the successful outcome ensuring William's accession to the English throne.

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L'autore:

Christopher Gravett is Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and Film productions. His previous Osprey titles include Elite 17 Knights at Tournament, Warrior 1 Norman Knight 950-1204 AD and Campaign 13 Hastings 1066.

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• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1855326302
• ISBN 13: 9781855326309
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96