Arms, Armies and Fortifications in the Hundred Years War by Anne Curry

Arms, Armies and Fortifications in the Hundred Years War by Anne Curry

The Hundred Years War embraced warfare in all aspects, from the grand set pieces of Crecy and Agincourt to the pillaged lands of the dispossessed population. What makes this book different from previous studies emphasising the great battles is its use of less familiar evidence, such as administrative records and landscape archaeology, to gain a truer picture of the realities of medieval warfare. From a general review of battle tactics, the book turns to examine (at points enlisting computer analysis) a number of issues: the composition of the English army, the management of affairs in Aquitaine, the response in England at large to the war and the consequent propaganda and hardship, and the impact of warfare on local communities. Close study of surviving artefacts - weapons, fortifications - also allows realistic assessments of military and naval experiences. Contributors: ANDREW AYTON, MATHEW BENET, ANE CURY, IAN FRIEL, ROBERT HARDY, MICHAEL HUGHES, MICHAEL JONES, BRIAN KEMP, JOHN KENYON, MARK ORMROD, ROBERT SMITH, MALCOLM VALE.

A solid and informative introduction to the Hundred Years War* MEDIEVALISTS.NET *

Anne Curry is Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of Southampton, and author of many works on the Hundred Years War, particularly on the battle of Agincourt. She also edited the 1422-53 section of the Parliament Rolls of Medieval England.

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ISBN 13	9780851157559
ISBN 10	0851157556
Title	Arms, Armies and Fortifications in the Hundred Years War
Author	Anne Curry
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Year published	1999-10-21
Number of pages	264
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