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33 produkter
Hastings 1066
The Fall of Saxon England
Häftad, 2000
203 kr
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A highly illustrated, gripping account of William's victory, which ensured his accession to the English throne.Fought on 14th October between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, king of England, the Battle of Hastings irrevocably changed the course of English history.Hastings was also …
Medieval Siege Warfare
Häftad, 1990
181 kr
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During the Middle Ages siege warfare played a vital role in military strategy.Sieges were far more numerous than pitched battles, ranging from small-scale affairs against palisaded earthworks to full-scale assaults on vast strongholds. Needless to say, the art of siege warfare assumed a unique …
DK Eyewitness Books: Castle
Discover the Mysteries of the Medieval Castle and See What Life Was Like for Tho
Inbunden, 2008
262 kr
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Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.
German Medieval Armies 1300–1500
Häftad, 1985
162 kr
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The German rulers were forceful and powerful men, and, surrounded by potential enemies, circumstances dictated the necessity of rule by strength based on military capacity.In the later 15th century, three houses rose above the others; the families of Wittelsbach, Luxemburg and the powerful Austrian …
Knights at Tournament
Häftad, 1988
185 kr
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Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport.From their often brutal origins in the 10th century to the gaudy pageantry and eventual decline of the 15th and 16th centuries, tournaments were the centre …
Children's Encyclopedia of Knights and Castles
Av Sean Sheehan, Kathy Elgin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
122 kr
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What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages? This beautifully illustrated children's reference book explores how knights lived, what their training involved, and the rules of chivalry that governed their behaviour. It also delves into the lives of nobles and servants in the castle. …
English Castles 1200–1300
E-bok, 2013
201 kr
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A detailed study of the English castles of the medieval period. The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments …
Bosworth 1485
The Downfall of Richard III
E-bok, 2021
243 kr
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A study of the Battle of Bosworth, the climactic battle of the Wars of the Roses, based on a new interpretation of events following the discovery of the true location of the battlefield. The battle of Bosworth was the culmination of the War of the Roses, the dynastic struggle between the houses of …
Bosworth 1485
The Downfall of Richard III
Häftad, 2021
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
206 kr
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A study of the Battle of Bosworth, the climactic battle of the Wars of the Roses, based on a new interpretation of events following the discovery of the true location of the battlefield.The battle of Bosworth was the culmination of the War of the Roses, the dynastic struggle between the houses of …
Bosworth 1485
The Downfall of Richard III
E-bok, 2021
236 kr
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A study of the Battle of Bosworth, the climactic battle of the Wars of the Roses, based on a new interpretation of events following the discovery of the true location of the battlefield. The battle of Bosworth was the culmination of the War of the Roses, the dynastic struggle between the houses of …
Medieval Knight
E-bok, 2020
140 kr
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This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive look at the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th century to the 15th century. The ''knight in shining armour'' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting …
Medieval Knight
E-bok, 2020
144 kr
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This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive look at the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th century to the 15th century. The ''knight in shining armour'' has become a staple figure in popular culture, and images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting …
Norman Stone Castles (2)
Europe 950–1204
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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Following the creation of the Duchy of Normandy, the Normans were soon introduced to the castle and they built them in large numbers. In the mid-11th century, other Norman adventurers began carving out dominions for themselves in Southern Italy: some crossed to Sicily in 1061 and by 1091 had …
Norman Stone Castles (1)
The British Isles 1066–1216
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William I''s conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings …
Norman Stone Castles (1)
The British Isles 1066–1216
E-bok, 2012
210 kr
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Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William I''s conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings …
Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes. A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily …
English Medieval Knight 1200–1300
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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The 13th century was a time of change for knights in England.They were faced with rising costs and increasing demands on their time for local government because of their very status in society, until knighthood itself was sometimes avoided. This period saw as well the development of the tournament …
English Medieval Knight 1300–1400
Häftad, 2002
186 kr
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The 14th-century knight lived in a century of change, in terms of both recruitment methods and the appearance of fighting men.This book describes all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and the hard knocks of tournaments. The knight's daily routine on campaign is …
English Medieval Knight 1400–1500
Häftad, 2001
186 kr
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The 15th century was a time of change for knighthood. Knights no longer fought for their lords in return for land, since the feudal summons had long before given way to a system of contracts. Moreover, many knights now preferred the role of landowner, man-about-town or parliamentary representative. …
Towton 1461
England's bloodiest battle
Häftad, 2003
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
198 kr
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A compact, illustrated history of one of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, and a key victory for the Yorkists.On a bitterly cold Palm Sunday, 29 March 1461, the army of King Edward IV met that of his Lancastrian enemies on a snow-covered battlefield south of the village of …
Tewkesbury 1471
The last Yorkist victory
Häftad, 2003
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
210 kr
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Alongside illustrations and battle maps, Christopher Gravett details the climactic events of 1471 and the battle that virtually extinguished the Lancastrian cause.After the crushing Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461, King Edward IV appeared to have triumphed in England’s bloody Wars of the Roses. …
Norman Stone Castles (1)
The British Isles 1066–1216
Häftad, 2003
186 kr
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Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time.Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William I's conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings left …
Norman Stone Castles (2)
Europe 950–1204
Häftad, 2004
186 kr
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Following the creation of the Duchy of Normandy, the Normans were soon introduced to the castle and they built them in large numbers.In the mid-11th century, other Norman adventurers began carving out dominions for themselves in Southern Italy: some crossed to Sicily in 1061 and by 1091 had …
Tudor Knight
Häftad, 2006
186 kr
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The Tudor knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century.Knighthood during the Tudor era saw reforms in recruitment, appearance, and most radically in training and equipment. This …
Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
Häftad, 2007
186 kr
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In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes.A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily …
English Castles 1200–1300
Häftad, 2009
186 kr
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A detailed study of the English castles of the medieval period.The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments …
Norman Stone Castles (2)
Europe 950–1204
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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Following the creation of the Duchy of Normandy, the Normans were soon introduced to the castle and they built them in large numbers. In the mid-11th century, other Norman adventurers began carving out dominions for themselves in Southern Italy: some crossed to Sicily in 1061 and by 1091 had …
Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
E-bok, 2012
214 kr
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In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes. A key part of his strategy was to erect a castle wherever his army rested. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defence of these Welsh castles, documenting daily …
English Castles 1200–1300
E-bok, 2013
214 kr
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A detailed study of the English castles of the medieval period. The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments …
Norman Knight AD 950–1204
Häftad, 1993
186 kr
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Throughout the 11th and 12th centuries the Norman knight was possibly the most feared warrior in Western Europe.He was descended originally from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911 at the behest of Charles the Simple and throughout the following …
