This collection of 31 essays sheds light on the strategies and tactics of a wide range of medieval states and kingdoms. As a truly global history, it brings attention to subjects often overlooked by military historians.
Excerpt:
In light of the historiography, we have endeavored to produce a volume of chapters on the vast extent of the medieval world that will enable both medievalists and modernists to better grasp and scrutinize the military histories and strategies therein. The chapters take a broad view of strategy, considering not only strategic and technical literature but also studies of different medieval civilizations’ land and sea strategies in both regular and irregular manners — in other words, both theoretical and applied military strategy. The chapters are written by some of the top experts in their respective subfields and a group of impressive early-career scholars. No single definition of “strategy” has guided the authors, who we have encouraged to define and explain the word as they see fit and within their particular expertise. The result is a fuller view of medieval strategy and the presentation of multiple historical antecedents to the early modern and modern periods. For the many students, scholars, and interested parties who enjoy reading and studying medieval warfare, we hope this book will be an asset that assists you in approximating the strategic landscape of the Middle Ages. For those non- specialist readers, we hope you will consider more fully the place of strategy in this period so reputed for having little.
Who is this book for?
Medieval military historians have been waiting for a book like this—and it will be a prized addition to their shelves. The wider discipline of military history will likewise find it an essential and insightful work. Meanwhile, medievalists who cover various regions will also want to consult the individual articles related to them.
The editors
John D. Hosler is Professor of Military History at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Daniel P. Franke is Associate Professor of History at Richard Bland College of William and Mary.
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Routledge Handbook of Medieval Military Strategy
Edited by John D. Hosler and Daniel P. Franke
Routledge
ISBN: 9781032325064
This collection of 31 essays sheds light on the strategies and tactics of a wide range of medieval states and kingdoms. As a truly global history, it brings attention to subjects often overlooked by military historians.
Excerpt:
In light of the historiography, we have endeavored to produce a volume of chapters on the vast extent of the medieval world that will enable both medievalists and modernists to better grasp and scrutinize the military histories and strategies therein. The chapters take a broad view of strategy, considering not only strategic and technical literature but also studies of different medieval civilizations’ land and sea strategies in both regular and irregular manners — in other words, both theoretical and applied military strategy. The chapters are written by some of the top experts in their respective subfields and a group of impressive early-career scholars. No single definition of “strategy” has guided the authors, who we have encouraged to define and explain the word as they see fit and within their particular expertise. The result is a fuller view of medieval strategy and the presentation of multiple historical antecedents to the early modern and modern periods. For the many students, scholars, and interested parties who enjoy reading and studying medieval warfare, we hope this book will be an asset that assists you in approximating the strategic landscape of the Middle Ages. For those non- specialist readers, we hope you will consider more fully the place of strategy in this period so reputed for having little.
Who is this book for?
Medieval military historians have been waiting for a book like this—and it will be a prized addition to their shelves. The wider discipline of military history will likewise find it an essential and insightful work. Meanwhile, medievalists who cover various regions will also want to consult the individual articles related to them.
The editors
John D. Hosler is Professor of Military History at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Daniel P. Franke is Associate Professor of History at Richard Bland College of William and Mary.
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