The Normans

Warrior Knights and their Castles

General Military

Author: Christopher Gravett, David Nicolle
Short code: GNM
Publication Date: 12 Apr 2006
ISBN: 9781846030888
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256

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The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight. Authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands, as well as the equiptment , training, tactics and daily life of a typical Norman Knight. Contains material previously published in Fortress 13, Fortress 18, Warrior 1 and Elite 9.

Biographical Note

Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books for Osprey, including Warrior 1: 'Norman Knight 950-1204 AD'. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.

Introduction Chronology Part I - the Normans and Norman Knight Part II - Norman fortresses Conclusion Appendices