Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500 (Warfare and History) [Paperback]

Susan Rose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2001 | ISBN-10: 041523977X | ISBN-13: 978-0415239776

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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'This excellent book, by the quality of the analysis and the richness of the documentation, is a precious 'reading companion' for every maritime historian and archaeologist.' - Nautical Archaeology

'It is short, stimulating, and suffused with examples of how warships were deployed during the Middle Ages ... Susan Rose makes incisive comments throughout about the uses and limitations of medieval seapower.' - English Historical Review

About the Author

Susan Rose is Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey, Roehampton. She was a contributor to The Oxford Illustrated History of the Royal Navy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (December 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 041523977X
• ISBN-13: 978-0415239776
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,594,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much here, August 15, 2011

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This review is from: Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500 (Warfare and History) (Paperback)

From the prospective of someone looking for an account of the strategies and tactics of medieval naval warfare, I found this work lacking, and to an unfortunate degree, found myself disagreeing with the few physical arguments made regarding the historic accounts of medieval naval action. A better title for the work would have been "The Manufactories and the Politics of Maritime Conflict." The work is also very short. I would recommend this only those interested in the boatyards, galley sheds, and arsenals of the referenced period.