Warfare in England, 1066-1189
Author - John Beeler
Year published - 1996
Published by - Barnes & Noble Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
It is virtually impossible to understand English history without examining English warfare. Beeler takes a probing look at all recorded battles and sieges, from the Norman Invasion through the reign of Henry ll. This books begins with the Battle of Hastings, in which the author clearly explains the various parts of the encounter and mentions various historical authors and explains their point of view. His re-examination of the pivotal Battle of Hastings is one of the best available scholarly interpretations of that campaign. He also includes many informative chapters on the baronial rebellions that marked the reigns of William ll. Henry l, and Stephen; and on the guerrilla warfare epidemic in Wales.
Notes - Some folding on a few pages on fore edge
Author - John Beeler
Year published - 1996
Published by - Barnes & Noble Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
It is virtually impossible to understand English history without examining English warfare. Beeler takes a probing look at all recorded battles and sieges, from the Norman Invasion through the reign of Henry ll. This books begins with the Battle of Hastings, in which the author clearly explains the various parts of the encounter and mentions various historical authors and explains their point of view. His re-examination of the pivotal Battle of Hastings is one of the best available scholarly interpretations of that campaign. He also includes many informative chapters on the baronial rebellions that marked the reigns of William ll. Henry l, and Stephen; and on the guerrilla warfare epidemic in Wales.
Notes - Some folding on a few pages on fore edge
Author - John Beeler
Year published - 1996
Published by - Barnes & Noble Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 5th - 15th Century
Summary
It is virtually impossible to understand English history without examining English warfare. Beeler takes a probing look at all recorded battles and sieges, from the Norman Invasion through the reign of Henry ll. This books begins with the Battle of Hastings, in which the author clearly explains the various parts of the encounter and mentions various historical authors and explains their point of view. His re-examination of the pivotal Battle of Hastings is one of the best available scholarly interpretations of that campaign. He also includes many informative chapters on the baronial rebellions that marked the reigns of William ll. Henry l, and Stephen; and on the guerrilla warfare epidemic in Wales.
Notes - Some folding on a few pages on fore edge
