By sword and fire / McGlynn, Sean

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9780297846789
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byswordandfirecrueltyandatrocityinmedievalwarfare
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355

By sword and fire

cruelty and atrocity in medieval warfare
2008
Analyzes the cruelty of medieval warfare by examining battles--such as the battle in Agincourt in 1415--sieges on cities, and campaigns during the Hundred Years War; and also describes how figures of chivalry were also merciless in their military pursuits.
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