DeVries, Kelly

Medieval Military Technology, Second Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9781442604971
author:: DeVries, Kelly
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Toronto Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.3 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, General,
Condition:: New
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Medieval Military Technology by Kelly Robert DeVries, Kelly DeVries, and Robert Douglas Smith provides an in-depth exploration of the technological advancements that shaped medieval warfare. First published in 1992, this updated edition offers a comprehensive overview of arms and armor, artillery, fortifications, and warships, as well as new insights into the use of horses, handguns, incendiary weapons, and siege engines. The book's four key sections remain intact, but have been thoroughly revised to incorporate new research and perspectives. The authors connect these technological developments to broader themes in medieval society, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between technology, politics, and culture. With eighteen new illustrations, this updated edition offers a wealth of visual information to support the text. A valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the development of medieval warfare, Medieval Military Technology is an essential reference work that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike.

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