The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfare

This comprehensive volume provides easily-accessible factual material on all major areas of warfare in the medieval west. The whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, is covered, including essential elements from outside Europe such as Byzantine warfare, nomadic horde invasions and the Crusades. The Routledge Companion to Medieval Warfareis presented in themed, illustrated sections, each preceded by a narrative outline offering a brief introduction. Within each section, Jim Bradbury presents clear information on battles and sieges, and generals and leaders. The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles, ship building techniques, improvements in armor, specific weapons and developments in areas such as arms and armor, fortifications, tactics and supply. Readable and engaging, this detailed volume provides students with an excellent collection of archaeological information and cleardiscussions of controversial issues.

Jim Bradbury taught at a secondary school for ten years before becoming a Senior Lecturer and Head of Section for history at Borough Road College, now part of Brunel University