Esposito Gabriele
Esposito Gabriele - Armies Of The Normans 911 1194 Organization Equipment And Tactics - Hardcover
Esposito Gabriele - Armies Of The Normans 911 1194 Organization Equipment And Tactics - Hardcover
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Description: The Norman story began in 911, when a frightened French king (Charles III the Simple ) gave land on the Channel coast to the Viking leader Rollo in return for adopting Christianity and helping repel other Viking marauders. Rollo and his fellow Norsemen (hence Normandy and Normans ) adopted all the trappings of feudalism evolving from pagan ship - borne raiders to archetypal Christian knights and builders of castles. However they seem to have lost none of their ferocity and adventuring spirit. As well as Duke William's famous cross - Channel conquest Norman forces (often mercenaries) conquered territories in Spain Sicily Malta Italy and Albania and formed the hard core of the early Crusades. Bohemond captured Antioch from the Turks and set up a principality that endured almost two centuries. Gabriele Esposito discusses the armies of the Normans in all these theatres incorporating not only the Norman knights but the various feudal levies local auxiliaries and mercenary contingents that fought with them. Having outlined the major battles and campaigns he details their equipment weapons and tactics. The accessible text is supported by numerous colour photographs of replica costume weapons and equipment in use.
Title: Armies Of The Normans 911 1194 Organization Equipment And Tactics
Author(s): Esposito Gabriele
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399047401
Pages: 168 Pages, 90 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 4/30/2024
Series: Armies of the Past
Category: Warfare & Defence
Description: The Norman story began in 911, when a frightened French king (Charles III the Simple ) gave land on the Channel coast to the Viking leader Rollo in return for adopting Christianity and helping repel other Viking marauders. Rollo and his fellow Norsemen (hence Normandy and Normans ) adopted all the trappings of feudalism evolving from pagan ship - borne raiders to archetypal Christian knights and builders of castles. However they seem to have lost none of their ferocity and adventuring spirit. As well as Duke William's famous cross - Channel conquest Norman forces (often mercenaries) conquered territories in Spain Sicily Malta Italy and Albania and formed the hard core of the early Crusades. Bohemond captured Antioch from the Turks and set up a principality that endured almost two centuries. Gabriele Esposito discusses the armies of the Normans in all these theatres incorporating not only the Norman knights but the various feudal levies local auxiliaries and mercenary contingents that fought with them. Having outlined the major battles and campaigns he details their equipment weapons and tactics. The accessible text is supported by numerous colour photographs of replica costume weapons and equipment in use.
Title: Armies Of The Normans 911 1194 Organization Equipment And Tactics
Author(s): Esposito Gabriele
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399047401
Pages: 168 Pages, 90 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 4/30/2024
Series: Armies of the Past
Category: Warfare & Defence
