David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting Service, before returning to university, obtaining his PhD in Edinburgh. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. He now devotes himself to writing, and is a specialist in medieval arms and armour. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous specialist journals and international conferences. Christa Hook is one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her work for Osprey includes joint collaborations with her father, Richard, as well as titles on the Norman knight and the Saracen faris.

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David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting Service, before returning to university, obtaining his PhD in Edinburgh. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. He now devotes himself to writing, and is a specialist in medieval arms and armour. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous specialist journals and international conferences. Christa Hook is one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her work for Osprey includes joint collaborations with her father, Richard, as well as titles on the Norman knight and the Saracen faris.

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David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting Service, before returning to university, obtaining his PhD in Edinburgh. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. He now devotes himself to writing, and is a specialist in medieval arms and armour. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous specialist journals and international conferences. Christa Hook is one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her work for Osprey includes joint collaborations with her father, Richard, as well as titles on the Norman knight and the Saracen faris.

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• The knights get a new homeChronologyRecruitmentOrganisation, structure and financeMotivation and moraleCostume, arms and armourStrategy, tactics, training and naval warfare Support services Everyday life and cultureFortification and siegesThe move to MaltaCollections and major related sitesFurther readingGlossaryColour plate commentaryIndex