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Carolingian Cavalryman AD 768-987

By David Nicolle , Wayne Reynolds

Book information

Publisher
Osprey
Year
2005
ISBN
9781841766454, 1-84176-645-3
Open Library ID
OL8922574M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (16102301 bytes)
Series
Warrior 096
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
67\67
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The army of Charlemagne and his successors enabled the western Franks to recreate what contemporaries regarded as a 'reborn' western Roman empire. Frankish society was well prepared for war, with outstanding communications drawing together the disparate regions of a large empire. The role of mounted troops, the essential striking force of the Frankish army, is explored here. Alongside it was the impact that new technology, such as stirrups, had on warfare in this period. Illuminating a much-neglected area of history, this book shows how the role of cavalry grew in prestige, as the Carolingian armoured horseman gave way to the knight of the early 10th century.

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