Italian Medieval Armies 1000–1300

Italian Medieval Armies 1000–1300 cover

Italian Medieval Armies 1000–1300

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As early as the 11th century, Italian warfare was developing along lines which were unique in medieval Europe. This fragmented, cosmopolitan region, increasingly rich from international trade, saw the rise of independent cities able to fund armies of urban militia, sometimes defying the traditional feudal aristocracy. Against this background regional powers - the Normans, the Papacy, the German Emperors, the Angevins and Aragonese - manoeuvred for advantage. This engrossing account of the armies of northern and southern Italy - their organisation, command structure, strategy, tactics and fortifications - is illustrated with rare manuscript images, diagrams of fortifications, and eight striking colour plates showing armour and weapons of all types.

Table of Contents

· The 'communal' armies of urban northern Italy - resisting Magyar attack, throwing off German domination, recruiting French mercenaries · The 'feudal' armies of rural Italy · Trade and naval domination · The 'crossbow revolution' · Italy and the Crusades - the military power of the Papacy · The Normans in the south - outside influences · The development of the Italian arms industry

Product details

Published Sep 18 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841763224
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 46 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 376
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

David Nicolle

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the I…

Illustrator

Angus McBride

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