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Medieval knights and chivalry

2015
After Romes fall, some of the medieval European kingdoms that rose upon its wreckage maintained units of mounted warriors. Over time, elite individuals in the ranks of those units gained fame as knights—fighters of exceptional skill and courage, whose armor grew to cover their entire bodies and who also enjoyed high social status..

Ancient and medieval siege weapons

a fully illustrated guide to siege weapons and tactics
2005
An illustrated guide to the development of all types of weapons used in ancient and medieval times that explains how each type of weapon was constructed, used, and adapted to meet the needs of warriors.

The Age of Charlemagne

1984
An unrivalled surce of information on the uniforms, insignia and appearance of the world's fighting men of the past and present.

A booke of days

a novel of the crusades
1997
Story of a French nobleman who leaves all behind in order to participate in a holy crusade during which he is plagued by guilt for abandoning his wife and participating in a mission marked by betrayal, deceit, and greed.

The age of wars of religion, 1000-1650

an encyclopedia of global warfare and civilization
2006
Contains entries that discuss people, issues, and events related to wars of religion waged between the eleventh and mid-seventeenth centuries, covering military technology, royal finance, social and class relations, major confessional groups, and beliefs about combat and chivalry. Arranged alphabetically from A to K, with maps.

Medieval warfare

an illustrated introduction
1988

William the Conqueror

1998
Profiles the Duke of Normandy whose victory at Hastings in 1066 established him as the English king responsible for unifying the system of government and law.

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