Description: Armies of the Normans : Organization, Equipment and Tactics, Hardcover by Esposito, Gabriele, ISBN 139904740X, ISBN-13 9781399047401, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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 Esposito discusses the armies of the Normans in all these theaters, 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 color photographs of replica costume, weapons and equipment in use.
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Book Title: Armies of the Normans 911-1194 : Organization, Equipment and Tactics
Number of Pages: 168 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Topic: Europe / Great Britain / Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485), Europe / France, Military / Medieval, Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066)
Publication Year: 2024
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Length: 9.8 in
Author: Gabriele Esposito
Book Series: Armies of the Past Ser.
Item Width: 6.8 in
Format: Hardcover
