Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550
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Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550 by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the international bestseller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind looks at covert operations and assassination plots in the medieval period, matching anything to be found in our own era.
Unequivocally illustrate[s] the importance of special operations and of small scale initiatives in medieval warfareHarari's prose and research will appeal to both academics and enthusiasts of military history. Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550 is a great contribution to the field and should inspire many more studies. * DE RE MILITARI *
The prose is detailed but very clear and coloured plates, maps, etc., help. * BIBLIOTHÈQUE D'HUMANISME ET RENAISSANCE *
A scholarly but eminently readable account of undercover operations in medieval warfare. * CLASSIC ARMS & MILITARIA *
An entertaining but also learned book, from which it is possible to glean much about medieval military history. * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *
A wide-ranging study, which sets medieval warfare in a novel perspective. * EHR *
Highly readable.[...] This is a popular book, but a scholarly one and a worthy addition to the well-known series Warfare in History. * CRUSADES *
Recommended. * CHOICE *
The prose is detailed but very clear and coloured plates, maps, etc., help. * BIBLIOTHÈQUE D'HUMANISME ET RENAISSANCE *
A scholarly but eminently readable account of undercover operations in medieval warfare. * CLASSIC ARMS & MILITARIA *
An entertaining but also learned book, from which it is possible to glean much about medieval military history. * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *
A wide-ranging study, which sets medieval warfare in a novel perspective. * EHR *
Highly readable.[...] This is a popular book, but a scholarly one and a worthy addition to the well-known series Warfare in History. * CRUSADES *
Recommended. * CHOICE *
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843834526 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843834529 |
| Title | Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550 |
| Author | Yuval Noah Harari |
| Series | Warfare In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-06-18 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |