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Item Details
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ITALIAN MEDIEVAL ARMIES 1000-1300
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| By: |
David Nicolle, Angus McBride (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841763225 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841763224 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
18 September, 2002 |
| Series: |
Men-at-Arms No. 376 |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
This work examines the mediaeval armies of Italy. It shows how the rise of independent city armies and those of the Papacy, the spread of naval power and the founding of Norman states in the south, all contributed to a dazzling kaleidoscope of military styles. |
| Synopsis: |
Although it was one of the main centres of armour production for export, early medieval Italy's costumes and armour reflected a vigorous but fragmented military system, influenced by Byzantine and Islamic styles as much as by northern Europe. This book shows how the rise of independent city armies and those of the Papacy, the spread of naval power and the founding of Norman states in the south all contributed to a dazzling kaleidoscope of military styles. The fascinating text is accompanied by numerous illustrations including eight full colour plates by the renowned military artist, Angus McBride. |
| Illustrations: |
8 colour & 40 b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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