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The Art of War in the Middle Ages

A.D. 378–1515

by Charles Oman · 1953 · 176 pages

Sam Altman
Sam Altman
Paul Graham
Paul Graham
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Sam Altman

Paul Graham

About This Book

A classic examination of medieval military tactics and strategy from the late Roman Empire to the early Renaissance. It traces the shift from infantry to the supremacy of heavy cavalry and the eventual resurgence of disciplined foot soldiers and gunpowder. The work analyzes the evolution of the feudal system and its profound impact on European battlefields.

Genres

Science & TechnologyHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

CavalryCrusadesFeudalismInfantryMedieval HistoryMilitary StrategyTactics

Book Details

Published

1953

Pages

176

Language

en

ISBN

9780801490620

Awards & Recognition

Lothian Prize Essay 1885

Audiobook Available

4h 58m
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