Provides an information packed, highly illustrated guide to 20 battles of the medieval period, including Hastings, Hattin, Leignitz, Lake Peipus, Bannockburn, C

Originally published in 1994, an illustrated study of the Battle of Towton in 1461 between the armies of York and Lancashire, which discusses what drove the arm

Castles, Battles, and Bombs reconsiders key episodes of military history from the point of view of economics—with dramatically insightful results. For example

The battles waged from 476 to 1485 demonstrate the complexity and importance of the medieval era. Combatants included the English, French, Muslims, Mongols, and

John Keegan's groundbreaking portrayal of the common soldier in the heat of battle -- a masterpiece that explores the physical and mental aspects of warfare The