The Normans: Warrior Knights and their Castles - Softcover
Synopsis
The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight. Authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands, as well as the equiptment , training, tactics and daily life of a typical Norman Knight. 'The Normans' contains material previously published in Fortress 13 & 18, Warrior 1 and Elite 9.
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" The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book - I bet it's much easier to carry around." "Armchair General" "The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book - I bet it's much easier to carry around." "Armchair General" The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book -- I bet it's much easier to carry around. "Armchair General"" "The Normans - Warrior Knights and their Castles may be the best account of the Normans since the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. May I recommend the book -- I bet it's much easier to carry around." --Armchair General
About the Author
Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books for Osprey, including Warrior 1: 'Norman Knight 950-1204 AD'. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.
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- PublisherOsprey Publishing
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1846032180
- ISBN 13 9781846032189
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages256
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