German Medieval Armies 1000 1300 - (Men-At-Arms (Osprey)) by Christopher Gravett (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 48
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Series Title: Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: General
Author: Christopher Gravett
Language: English

About the Book

In medieval Germany violence was accepted far more than in other kingdoms. Kings were recognised as guardians of order, but this had its limitations. Lords expected to use force to secure their rights or win an argument when peaceful methods were not sufficient.

Book Synopsis

In medieval Germany violence was accepted far more than in other kingdoms. Kings were recognised as guardians of order, but this had its limitations. Lords expected to use force to secure their rights or win an argument when peaceful methods were not sufficient. Christopher Gravett does a fine job of examining the organisation and campaigns of German medieval armies from 1000-1300, in a volume containing plenty of photographs and illustrations, including eight full page colour plates by Graham Turner.

About the Author

Christopher Gravett is Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries 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. His previous Osprey titles include Warrior 1: Norman Knight 950-1204 AD and Campaign 13: Hastings 1066.