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Die Zeit zwischen 1300 und 1500 war in Europa von beinahe ständigem Kriegstreiben beherrscht. Aus den Folgen dieser Kriege bildete sich das Fundament eines Großteils der modernen europäischen Staaten, nationale Heere wurden gegründet, die die Unabhängigkeit der jüngst eroberten Territorien zu verteidigen hatten, jedoch noch nach feudalem Vorbild gebildet wurden. In diesem Buch werden Aufbau, Waffen und Ausrüstung der Heere, die im mittelalterl...

If there is one thing we can be sure of concerning the Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world, it is that they were a good deal more advanced than some writings would have us believe. This fascinating book by Terence Wise explores the history, organization, clothing, equipment and weapons of Saxon, Viking and Norman peoples, covering wide-ranging topics such as Anglo-Saxon shields, Viking raiding ships and the organizatio...

Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485): a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster. Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable account provides a comprehensive guide as to who fought whom, where, when, why and for what, from the origins of the Wars to such famous batt...

Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet throughout this period the old feudal method of raising an army persisted. This fascinating study by Terence Wise explores the organization, weapons an...