Medieval warfare : triumph and domination in the wars of the middle ages / Peter Reid.
| Author/creator | Reid, Peter |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Carroll & Graf ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2007. |
| Description | xii, 564 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. 1. Background. The nation -- Preparing for war -- The army at war -- The war at sea, the ships and their crews -- pt. 2. The war in the north. The Bannockburn and Weardale campaigns -- The Battle of Halidon Hill -- The Battle of Neville's Cross and the capture of a king -- pt. 3. The Hundred Years' War. The Crécy campaign -- The Siege of Calais -- The Battle of Poitiers and a king ransomed -- The Rheims campaign and the prince in Spain -- The tyrant and the usurper -- The Agincourt campaign -- The Conquest of Normandy -- The rise of Bedford and Talbot -- The two kings of France -- The loss of Normandy and Aquitaine -- pt. 4. The Wars of the Roses. Favouritism and patronage -- The Battle of Towton -- Edward flees and returns -- The Battle of Bosworth Field -- Postscript -- Appendix: Short biographies of prominent names. |
| Abstract | Examines the wars between England, Scotland, and France between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, focusing on the successes of the English army and discussing important campaigns and prominent figures. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 533-549) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007297197 |
| ISBN | 0786718595 |
| ISBN | 9780786718597 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DA60 .R45 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |