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Medieval European Armies
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1975
162 kr
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Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500.These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet …
Medieval Heraldry
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1980
162 kr
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Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles.But by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, …
Wars of the Roses
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1983
162 kr
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Much myth and fantasy surrounds the events of the Wars of the Roses: a bloody and prolonged dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster.Terence Wise's fascinating text lays bare the real story, and examines the armies, liveries and badges of the conflict. The author's readable …
Saxon, Viking and Norman
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1979
162 kr
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The Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world were a good deal more advanced than some writings would have us believe.This fascinating book by Terence Wise explores the history, organization, clothing, equipment and weapons of Saxon, Viking and Norman peoples, covering …
Armies of the Crusades
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1978
162 kr
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In the early crusades men of all ranks from all over Europe took the cross and went to fight Islam as volunteers.Some went out of religious fervour, others to escape the plagues and famine which were rife at the time, still others in search of land or a fortune in loot. Fighting alongside all of …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and her Allies
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1978
162 kr
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In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself.The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1978
162 kr
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From the Liebfahne and Ordinärfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colours.The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars, this book examines the patterns, colours and guidons of …
Conquistadores
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1980
162 kr
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On 12 October 1492 Columbus 'discovered' the New World. In the following decade a number of Spanish colonies were founded in the West Indies, many of the settlers being ex-soldiers.They were a hardy, adventurous and unruly crew, no longer able to find suitable employment in Europe. They carved a …
Ancient Armies of the Middle East
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1981
162 kr
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This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East.This includes the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (3)
Anhalt, Kleve-Berg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, The Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Westphalia
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1984
162 kr
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The third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars (Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115).Terence Wise details colours, standards and guidons of Anhalt, Kleve-Burg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland …
Armies of the Carthaginian Wars 265–146 BC
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1982
162 kr
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The epic conflict between Rome and Carthage remains one of the most compelling stories of military history.The wars included such legendary events as the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal, and the Battle of Cannae. Terence Wise's fine text details the armies of both sides of the wars, including the …
Knights of Christ
Av Terence Wise
Häftad, 1984
158 kr
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The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man's greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, bravery, daring, loyalty to the chieftain and solidarity within the tribe.The primitive Church had been diametrically opposed to such ideals, however …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor''s sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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From the Liebfahne and Ordinärfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colours. The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars, this book examines the patterns, colours and guidons of …
Medieval Heraldry
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles. But by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (3)
Anhalt, Kleve-Berg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Westphalia
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
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The third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars (Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115). Terence Wise details colours, standards and guidons of Anhalt, Kleve-Burg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland …
Knights of Christ
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
180 kr
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The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man''s greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, bravery, daring, loyalty to the chieftain and solidarity within the tribe. The primitive Church had been diametrically opposed to such ideals, however …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor''s sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Colours, Standards and Guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
From the Liebfahne and Ordinärfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colours. The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars, this book examines the patterns, colours and guidons of …
Medieval Heraldry
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles. But by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, …
Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (3)
Anhalt, Kleve-Berg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Westphalia
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars (Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115). Terence Wise details colours, standards and guidons of Anhalt, Kleve-Burg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland …
Knights of Christ
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
180 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The ancient warrior code which persisted in medieval Christian Europe dictated that a man''s greatest virtues were physical strength, skill at arms, bravery, daring, loyalty to the chieftain and solidarity within the tribe. The primitive Church had been diametrically opposed to such ideals, however …
Medieval European Armies
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet …
Medieval European Armies
Av Terence Wise
E-bok, 2012
186 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet …
