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The Art of Warfare in Western Europe during the Middle Ages from the Eighth Century (Warfare in History) Paperback – January 1, 1954

by J.F. Verbruggen (Author)

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Warfare is a major feature of the history of the middle ages, but its study has often been the province of amateurs; only recently have the technical details of warfare and its organisation been subject to proper scholarly investigation. Professor Verbruggen's major work, outstanding in its field, applies rigorous standards in analysing often very obscure surviving evidence, and reaches conclusions very different from earlier generations of military historians. He begins by analysing the sources for our knowledge of the military history of the period, assessing their reliability: some chroniclers exaggerate, others are careful observers or have access to official records. There follows an examination of the constituent parts of the medieval army, knights and footsoldiers, equipment and terms of service, behaviour on the field, and psychology, before the problematic question of medieval tactics is addressed through analysis of accounts of a series of major battles. Strategy is discussed in the context of these battles: whether to seek battle, fight a defensive war, or attempt a war of conquest. Originally published in Dutch in 1954, now translated and updated. J.F. VERBRUGGEN is a distinguished Belgian military historian of wide experience. Prisoner of war, student, and a member of the resistance movement during the second world war, he subsequently obtained his Ph.D., with greatest distinction, for research into warfare in the middle ages, and remained in the army as a lecturer at the Royal Military School in Brussels until in 1956 he went to the Belgian Congo. He spent twenty years teaching in Africa, retiring as Professor of History, University of Congo, and University of Bujumbura (Burundi) in 1976.

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Series: Warfare in History
Paperback: 410 pages
Publisher: BOYE6 (January 1, 1954)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0851155707
ISBN-13: 978-0851155708
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Lots of Information, Tough Read

By Steve Phallen on June 28, 2004

Format: Paperback

This book is a thorough study of the warfare of this age. It includes good information on the psychological state of the combatants and the development of different tactics throughout the time period. Much effort is spent dissecting the different uses of knights and foot troops with descriptions of battles as support. I read a lot of military history, but this book is a tough read. It is more like a reference work than anything else and the organzition within the chapters could be better. I recommend this only to the most ardent history buffs.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Leaves no subject untouched !

By O. Elport on July 31, 2004

Format: Paperback

This book covers such a wide period of time and stretches across a great area of land and battlefields, that I was doubtful that a complete understanding of the period could emerge from this single work. I was very wrong. Although a bit hard to read at some points the writing is relevant, conclusive and leaves no "open-ended" ideas.

One thing missing though is a map of Europe with the place names of that time. besides this, a great work on medieval warfare. If you only plan to read a single book on the subject, this is the one !

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Old Guard Examination of an Important Topic

By A Customer on August 17, 2009

Format: Paperback

Published in 1954, J.F. Verbruggen's The Art of Warfare in Western Europe during the Middle Ages: From the Eighth Century to 1340 offers the modern historian a tantalizing view of how Western scholarship functioned before the social revolutions of the 1960s and 1970s. Rather than focus on social critiques or groundless commentary, Verbruggen offers an exciting, engaging, and sound view on nearly every aspect of martial Medieval Europe.
Overflowing with useful information, the piece is also deftly written and I attribute this both to Verbruggen's literary skill and the zeal of his translators of the English edition, Colonel Sumner Willard and Mrs. R.W. Southern. He opens with a useful examination of the historiographical problems associated with Medieval research, laying out a transparent key to all of his work. Whatever the difficulties with primary resources, whatever the scarcity of evidence, Verbruggen is careful to inform the reader, allowing him to form more meaningful opinions. After this helpful introduction to medieval studies, Verbruggen dive into his work. In a piece covering such a large period organization often vexes the author. Verbruggen has aptly decided to eschew pure chronology and instead works in themes.
In the first section of the book, Verbruggen deals purely with the armaments, tactics, and backgrounds of the bipartite Medieval army: the knights and the foot soldiers. He discusses the weapons and armor favored by these men, how they trained and battle, and, when available, the opinions and values of the men who fought for king and God.Read more ›

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Best book on subject I've read

By joseph on January 10, 2002

Format: Hardcover

Granted, the scope of this work doesn't allow for much detail, but Verbruggen's explaination of events that revolutionized warfare are thorough and well-reasoned. Also, Verbruggen debunks the myth that warfare in this period was near total anarchy with little rhyme or reason. Make time for this one!

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7 of 24 people found the following review helpful

Superb book

By Clifford Rogers (kc1870@usma1.usma.edu) on March 17, 1998

Format: Hardcover

This second edition of Verbruggen, with the footnotes restored, is the best single book on medieval warfare.

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