Contrary to prevalent military historical thinking, the early medieval general was not an ignorant warrior chieftain, but an able, astute, intelligent, and often very cunning commander. Through the use of contemporary literature, art, and archaeological evidence, this study argues that these generals could and did effectively exercise command control before, during, and after battle. Using the examples of a dozen or so leaders and drawing upon over 60 battles, this study brings to light the genius and the adaptability of medieval generals.
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This book chronicles the campaigns of Medieval commanders to document the high quality of leadership during the period.
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TERRY L. GORE is publisher and editor of SAGA newsletter and is medieval editor for Courier magazine.
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This review is from: Neglected Heroes: Leadership and War in the Early Medieval Period (Hardcover)
A marvellous volume about a subject I as a non-specialist had never thought much about. Gore takes battles that are little more than dusty old names for most of us and transforms them into vivid and tangible events. I especially liked the chapter on the Battle of Hastings, and will forever be haunted by the image of the Norman soldiers singing the Song of Roland while awaiting combat. Every chapter was a fresh, delicious discovery. This was one of those accidental finds in a library that became one of the most memorable new reads of the year (this was 3 years ago; I should be ashamed of myself for not having alerted all of you to it immediately).
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Essential reading for historians and serious wargamers.,
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An excellent study of the difficulties of military command control in the medival period. This well written text is entertaining and highly informative....especially to a student of difficuties of controlling ancient armies. A must for minature wargamers.
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Roman Emperor Theodosius I had settled the Visigoths along the Danube frontier as a buffer to Hun raids by 382. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Robert Guiscard, William of Apulia, Charles Martel, First Crusade, Anna Comnena, Byzantine Empire, Holy Land, Mael Sechnaill, Stamford Bridge, Orderic Vitalis, Pope Gregory, William of Malmesbury, Mael Morda, Master Wace, True Cross, Burnt Njal, Brian Boru, Geoffrey Malaterra, Bayeau Tapestry, Duke William, Mauriac Plain, Pope Leo, William of Normandy, William of Poitiers, William of Tyre New!
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Roman Emperor Theodosius I had settled the Visigoths along the Danube frontier as a buffer to Hun raids by 382. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Robert Guiscard, William of Apulia, Charles Martel, First Crusade, Anna Comnena, Byzantine Empire, Holy Land, Mael Sechnaill, Stamford Bridge, Orderic Vitalis, Pope Gregory, William of Malmesbury, Mael Morda, Master Wace, True Cross, Burnt Njal, Brian Boru, Geoffrey Malaterra, Bayeau Tapestry, Duke William, Mauriac Plain, Pope Leo, William of Normandy, William of Poitiers, William of Tyre New!
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- The First Crusade (Canto) by Steven Runciman on 5 pages
- The First Crusade and the Idea of Crusading by Jonathan Riley-Smith on 4 pages
- A History of the Franks (Penguin Classics) by Gregory of Tours on 4 pages
- First Crusade by August C. Krey in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- A History of the Vikings by Gwyn Jones in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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