European Medieval Tactics (1) : The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260

David Nicolle

ISBN 10: 184908503X / ISBN 13: 9781849085038

Editore: Bloomsbury USA Jun 2011, 2011

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Neuware - After the fall of the Western Roman Empire there was a decline in 'professional' cavalry forces, and infantry dominated in the Germanic successor 'barbarian' kingdoms. In the Carolingian and Norman periods from the 9th to the 11th centuries, the cavalry arm gradually expanded from the small remaining aristocratic elite. Even so, the supposedly complete dominance of the 'knight' in the 12th and 13th centuries is grossly exaggerated, as integrated cavalry and infantry tactics were nearly always the key to success. This is a two-part treatment of medieval tactics. Throughout the period there was a steady evolution of training in both individual and unit skills, of armour and weapons, and thus of tactics on the battlefield. This book covers Hastings in 1066 to Legnano in 1176. It also details the two key set piece battles of Bouvines in 1214 and Pelagonia in 1259, the former an example of abject failure of cavalry tactics and the latter a stunning success.

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• Titolo: European Medieval Tactics (1) : The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260
• Editore: Bloomsbury USA Jun 2011
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 184908503X
• ISBN 13: 9781849085038
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Disegnatore: Hook, Adam
• Condizione: Neu

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Riassunto

Explores the development of cavalry tactics throughout the medieval period, exploding myths and highlighting both successes and failures on the battlefield.

Informazioni sugli autori

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.