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Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500

By Susan Rose

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2001
ISBN
041523977X, 9780415239776
Open Library ID
OL7487952M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9759001 bytes)
Series
Warfare and History
Pages
174\174
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 provides a wealth of information about the strategy and tactics of these early fleets and the extent to which the possibilities of sea power were understood and exploited. This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring. In particular, it reveals the exploits of the Italian city states, England and France and examines: * why fighting occurred at sea * how battles were fought * the logistical back up needed to maintain a fleet * naval battles from the Mediterranean to the North Sea.

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