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| AGINCOURT by Juliet Barker When Henry V and his ‘band of brothers’ faced the might of French chivalry at Agincourt in October 1415, it was a defining moment in English history. Against all odds, 9,000 exhausted English men defeated an army of 20,000, and for six centuries the battle has formed the nation’s self-image as a triumph of the underdog. But what is the truth behind the battle? In this landmark study, prize-winning author Juliet Barker gives a compelling account of the battle and paints a portrait of the age.
2005, Little Brown & Co, , 0316726486,< A-01>,460pp, 35 colour ills, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 32992-02..............................£20.00 |
| HANNIBAL'S LAST BATTLE: ZAMA AND THE FALL OF CARTHAGE by Brian Todd Carey In 202 BC At Zama in what is now Tunisia, the armies of two empires clashed. The Romans under Scipio Africanus won a bloody, decisive victory over Hannibal's Carthaginians. Scipio's victory signalled a shift in the balance of power in the ancient world. This compelling reconstruction of the battle, and of the gruelling war that led up to it, gives a fascinating insight into the Carthaginian and Roman methods of waging war, and offers a critical assessment of the contrasting qualities and leadership styles of Hannibal and Scipio, the two most celebrated commanders of their age.2007, Pen & Sword, , 9781844156351,< A-01>,204pp, 29 maps, 22 illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 35108-01..............................£19.99 |
| THE RENAISSANCE DRILL BOOK by Jacob de Gheyn With a new Foreword by David Blackmore of the Royal Armouries, this is a new printing of Jacob de Gheyn's Exercise of Armes first published in 1607. It is a fascinating seventeeth-century military manual, designed to instruct soldiers how to handle arms effectively - a unique glimpse into the warfare of the Thirty Years War & the English Civil War. More than 110 illustrations clearly demonstrate drill for soldiers employing calivers & muskets, showing how to load & fire a matchlock piece, plus the various movements & postures necessary to use the pike.2003, Greenhill Books, , 185367561X,< A-01>,248pp, 117 plates, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 31816-01..............................£14.99 |
| IVAN THE TERRIBLE: A MILITARY HISTORY by Alexander Filjushkin Ivan was the first Russian ruler to invade Europe and his Campaigns against the Livonian Confederation were initially successful. In 1558, Russia occupied Dorpat and Narva, and laid siege to Reval. At the Battle of Ergema the Russians defeated the knights of the Livonian Order, fuelling Ivan's dreams of a Russian Empire. However, as Erik XIV of Sweden recaptured Reval, and the Poles joined forces with the Lithuannians, the war began to turn against Ivan. This new book describes the organisation and equipment of the Tsar's army and the forces of his enemies.2008, Frontline Books, , 9781848325043,< A-01>,306pp, 25 b/w & 23 colour photos & illustrations, numerous b/w drawings , New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 35393-01..............................£25.00 |
| ARMIES OF THE 16TH CENTURY: THE ARMIES OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, THE UNITED PROVINCES by Ian Heath 'AND THE SPANISH NETHERLANDS 1487-1609' A study of the organisation, tactics, dress and weapons in England between 1487 - 1603, Scotland 1500-1603, Ireland 1487-1603, the United Provinces 1556 - 1609 and the Spanish Netherlands 1566 - 1609. 1997, Foundry Books, , 1901543005,< A-01>,Large format, 160pp, 123 illustrations, 105 flags, New in red cloth with gilt titles, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 35068-01..............................£25.00 |
| MEDIEVAL SIEGE & SIEGECRAFT by Geoffrey Hindley Great sieges changed the course of medieval history, yet siege warfare, the dominant military activity of the period, is rarely given the attention it deserves. this highly readable account of this vital but neglected aspect of medieval warfare looks at the subject from every angle. It traces the development of fortifications and siege equipment, considers the parts played by women and camp followers and shows siege tactics in action through a selection of vivid case studies of famous sieges from the history of medieval Europe and the Holy Land.2009, Pen & Sword, , 9781844157976,< A-01>,182pp, numerous b/w photos & illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 36078-01..............................£19.99 |
| GREEK FIRE, POISON ARROWS & SCORPION BOMBS by Adrienne Mayor A devastatingly relevant look at the mythic & historic origins of biological & chemical warfare in the Ancient world. It explores the origins of unethical warfare with fascinating illustrative episodes, & draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules & the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus & Thucydides, & modern warfare. The author describes ancient recipes for arrow poisons, boobytraps rigged with plague, petroleum-based combustibles, choking gases, plus the deployment of dangerous animals & venomous insects. She explores the ambiguous moral implications inherent in this kind of warfare.
2003, Overlook Duckworth, , 0715632574,< A-01>,320pp, numerous b/w ills, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 32318-02..............................£20.00 |
| THE ROMAN ARMY by Chris McNab A study of the Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World. The book follows the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, it provides an accessible yet detailed insight into the military force that enabled Rome to become the greatest empire the world has ever seen. 2010, Osprey Publishing, , 9781849081627,< A-01>,280pp, numerous colour & b/w illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 36009-01..............................£20.00 |
| GREEK AND ROMAN WARFARE by John Drogo Montague Battles, Tactics and Trickery. This incisive study goes beyond the arms and armour to reveal the psychology behind history’s most emblematic battles. The technology of an army is of course an important factor in its success, but battles are ultimately won by tactics and strategy. From the cunning ambush, to oxen with torches masquerading as an escaping army at night, the author explores the intricacies of waging war in the ancient world. Using his extensive knowledge of Graeco-Roman military history, he has created a gripping account of classical military thought. 2006, Greenhill Books, , 9781853676857,< A-01>,256pp, b/w ills & maps, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 33978-01..............................£25.00 |
| KNIGHTS OF JERUSALEM by David Nicolle The Order of St. John of Jerusalem (or the Knights Hospitallers) was established in the mid 11th century as part of a charitable movement to help pilgrims. Their role evolved into them becoming military experts opposing the Islamic armies. This book not only looks at their campaigns and training, but also at their beliefs and daily life. Filled with glorious colour illustrations, it gives us an insight into the fascinating lives of the men who played an integral role in the Crusades against Islam, outlived the more heralded Templars, and still exist today. 2008, Osprey Publishing, , 9781846030802,< A-01>,224pp, numerous colour & b/w illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...Early Warfare - GeneralWeb No. 35696-01..............................£20.00 |
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