Traces the history of European warfare over the course of seven hundred years, from the time of Charlemagne to the end of the Middle Ages; exploring the experience of war, and examining the principal developments in the art of warfare.
"Describes the evolution of warfare and weapons from pre-Civil War to today's modern techniques on land and sea. Also describes the changes in security devices, such as locks and keys. A timeline traces the history of warfare"--Provided by publisher.
Analyzes the principle causes and events of the religious wars in Europe from the Late Middle Ages and the Hussite Wars of the fifteenth century to the beginning of the Reformation in the sixteenth century, and examines the influence of the Crusades to the religious conflict of Europe.
Examines the role of war in the lives of Europeans in the years between the end of the Hundred Years War and the beginning of the Thirty Years War, featuring a survey of the conflicts, an analysis of the military reformation in the ways in which wars were fought, the problems of recruitment, and a study of the impact of war on citizens.
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at how war was waged in the Middle Ages, providing information on battle strategy, weaponry, the daily lives of soldiers, the details of the Crusades, and other related topics.
a military history from Alexander the Great to the fall of the Taliban
Tanner, Stephen
2003
A survey of the military history of Afghanistan from the time of Alexander the Great to the fall of the Taliban, discussing age-old conflicts with Arabs and Mongols, the involvement of Britain and the U.S.S.R., and the current American-led coalition.
