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Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
At Moson, the river Danube ran red with blood. At Antioch, the Crusaders -- their saddles freshly decorated with sawed-off heads -- indiscriminately clogged the streets with the bodies of eastern Christians and Turks. At Ma'arra, they cooked children on spits and ate them. By the time the Crusaders reached Jerusalem, their quest -- and their violence -- had become distinctly otherworldly: blood literally ran shin-deep through the streets as the Crusaders...
Author
Language
English
Description
Before the evolution of the castle, Europe was vulnerable to any bloodthirsty marauder. But with the introduction of the not-and-bailey 'instant castle' invaders were checked, frontiers were held and life became more stable. Later, castles became part of conquerors' grand designs and to this we owe the great Crusader castles of Syria and the Edwardian castles of North Wales. This fascinating book explores the life and thought of the Middle Ages with...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Language
English
Description
Military history buffs can find siege weapons of Ancient Egypt, Judea, Assyria, Persia, Greece, and Rome, as well as those of the Gauls and Teutons, the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim World, and Medieval Europe, all described with incredible detail and accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Konstantin Nossov offers new ways to reconstruct various siege weapons that are based on his analyses of the works of ancient and medieval authors, including:...
Author
Publisher
B. Franklin
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
Description
Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite.
Charles Oman was a British military historian who was best known for his depictions of medieval battles which he constructed from fragmented accounts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Beyond the chivalry and adventure often presented in fictional works, the medieval era was marked by frequent military conflict. The tools for war employed by soldiers, knights, archers, and other combatants on the battlefield and in bloody sieges are richly rendered in this book. This book explores the use of cavalry, castle fortifications, and military tactics, and it is illustrated with imagery sure to underscore the immediacy and harshness of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From gunpowder to armor, medieval innovators helped develop and improve some important weaponry and warfare technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the development of technologies such as warships, battering rams, cannons, and more! Discover how we still fight like we're in medieval times with interesting historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos."--
17) Medieval warfare
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the warriors and their weapons on the battlefield during the Middle Ages, explaining knights, raids, Vikings, castles, and how people remained safe during attacks.
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