Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1)

1100–1300

AvDavid Lindholm,David Nicolle

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

Del 396 i serien Men-at-Arms

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Beskrivning

While Scandinavia's 'Viking Age' is one of the most studied aspects of early medieval history, much less has been published about the centuries that followed.Yet the armies of Sweden, Norway and Denmark offer fascinating differences from the rest of medieval Western Europe, both in their organisation and their war gear - due partly to their remoteness, climate and terrain, but partly to their long freedom from the feudal system of other kingdoms.This book explains the special nature of Scandinavian armies, shaped by the relative weakness of kings and aristocrats, and the contrasts between the separate nations of the North.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2003-08-20
Mått:178 x 239 x 3 mm
Vikt:190 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Men-at-Arms
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Angus McBride, Angus Mcbride
ISBN:9781841765051

Utforska kategorier

Markkrigföring inom Samhälle och politik
Medeltiden inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

David Lindholm MA, was born in 1970 and educated at the University of Lund in Sweden. He has made a special study of medieval weaponry and warfare both from the scientific perspective, and from the practical point of view. David Lindholm continues his researches in these fields; he also runs educational courses and seminars, both in private and at museums and in university departments.David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionChronology of major eventsThe passing of the Viking ageDenmark: German influence - the feudal system - the nobility, and heavy cavalryNorway: trading centre but military backwaterSweden: armies of the early Baltic campaigns - relations between the classes Armour, weapons and tactics: the importance of the crossbowFinland: a tribal frontier