File Format | PDF
File Size | 1.0 MB
Pages | 172
Language | English
Category | Military
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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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Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500