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John Hosler - Henry II, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

Henry II

A Medieval Soldier at War, 1147–1189

Av John Hosler

Del 44 i serien History of Warfare

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Beskrivning
There are no book-length studies in any language on the military career of King Henry II of England (1154-1189). Historians have generally regarded his warfare as cautious and limited, and the king himself, while noted for his considerable political and legal accomplishments, is not considered one of the great commanders of the Middle Ages. This book reexamines the medieval evidence and situates Henry II within the context of practiced warfare of the twelfth century. It sketches a narrative of his military activities from boyhood to death and examines his use of fortifications, manpower, strategy, tactics, and weaponry in the prosecution of war. The result is a revision of the king's military legacy: far from a passive or disinterested general, Henry II sought to vanquish his foes and expand his empire by way of direct military confrontation and was, in reality, a proficient commander of men.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2007-03-09
  • Mått: 155 x 235 x 21 mm
  • Vikt: 587 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Serie: History of Warfare
  • Antal sidor: 276
  • Förlag: Brill
  • ISBN: 9789004157248
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John D. Hosler, Ph.D. (2005) in European History, University of Delaware, is Assistant Professor of British History at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Specializing in medieval French and English warfare, his research has appeared in such publications as the Journal of Medieval Military History and the Haskins Society Journal.

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“Hosler’s book is a welcome addition to the history of twelfth-century Europe, correctly asserting the central importance of war, the preparation for war, and war’s aftermath to all aspects of life……this work will be valuable for specialists in medieval military history and the history of twelfth-century Europe, for graduate students, and for advanced undergraduates.”David S. Bachrach in Journal of Military History, Oct 2007, Vol. 71/4"Gelingt, genuin militärgeschichtliche Befunde in den allgemeinen Forschungsstand zu Heinirch II. zu integrieren...Die gebotene Befunde...und die intensive Aufarbetung der Quellenlage machen die Lektúre des flüssig geschiebenen Werkes...zu einen Gewinn."Holger Berwinkel, Deutsches Archiv für Erfoschung des Mittelalters 65,1 (2009) 421-422

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