Neglected Heroes

Leadership and War in the Early Medieval Period

Inbunden, Engelska, 1995

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Beskrivning

Contrary to prevalent military historical thinking, the early medieval general was not an ignorant warrior chieftain, but an able, astute, intelligent, and often very cunning commander. Through the use of contemporary literature, art, and archaeological evidence, this study argues that these generals could and did effectively exercise command control before, during, and after battle. Using the examples of a dozen or so leaders and drawing upon over 60 battles, this study brings to light the genius and the adaptability of medieval generals.

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Utgivningsdatum:1995-12-30
Mått:236 x 232 x 22 mm
Vikt:512 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780275952693

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TERRY L. GORE is publisher and editor of SAGA newsletter and is medieval editor for Courier magazine. He has published articles on military history for a number of magazines including Military History.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Prologue: The Military Decline of Rome The Scourge of God versus The Last of the Romans: The Campaign for Gaul, A.D. 451 The Rise of the Franks: Charles Martel and the Battle of Tours, A.D. 732 Ireland and the Vikings: Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf, A.D. 1014 The Campaign for England: Harold II, Hardrada, and William the Conqueror, A.D. 1066 The Challenge to Byzantium: Robert Guiscard versus Alexius Comnena, A.D. 1081-1085 The First Crusade: The Road to Jerusalem and the Quest for Salvation, A.D. 1097-1099 The Campaigns of Saladin and Richard I: A.D. 1187-1191 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index Artwork Appendix of Battles 11th-13th Centuries