NORMAN KNIGHTS & CASTLES

Gravett, Christopher; Nicolle, David

The Normans: Warrior Knights and Their Castles [Illustrated History of the Norman Conquest and Medieval Warfare]

Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2007.
THE MEN WHO REMADE MEDIEVAL EUROPE.
From Hastings to the Holy Land, the Norman war machine changed the medieval world.

A richly illustrated examination of the Norman warriors whose military skill, political ambition, and castle-building transformed Europe during the Middle Ages. Published by Osprey, a leading authority in military history, this volume presents the rise of the Normans from their Viking origins to their conquests in England, Sicily, Southern Italy, and the Crusader states.

Combining military history, architecture, and cultural history, the book explores Norman warfare, armor, weapons, tactics, and the formidable castles that secured their expanding territories. Lavishly illustrated in full color, it serves as both an accessible introduction and a useful reference for students of medieval history, military enthusiasts, and castle collectors.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Illustrated publisher's softcover. Quarto format. Approximately 9.5 inches tall. 256 pages with appendices, bibliography, and index. Extensively illustrated throughout in full color with photographs, maps, reconstructions, and artwork.

CONDITION: New. No flaws or blemishes. Gift Quality.Bindings are tight and secure. Text is clean; light, even age-toning.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
The Normans were among the most successful military and political forces of the medieval world. Their conquests reshaped England after 1066, established powerful kingdoms in the Mediterranean, and influenced warfare, architecture, and governance across Europe and the Near East. This volume captures both the martial culture of the Norman knight and the enduring legacy of Norman castle construction.

SUBJECTS: Normans; Norman Conquest; Medieval Warfare; Knights; Castles; William the Conqueror; Military Architecture; Viking Heritage, Military History; Medieval History; European History

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
+++ Traces Norman expansion across Europe and the Mediterranean
+++ Explores Norman knights, arms, armor, and battlefield tactics
+++ Examines famous Norman castles and fortifications
+++ Richly illustrated with color photographs and artwork
+++ Covers the Norman Conquest and later campaigns
+++ Published by one of the leading military history presses
+++ Full-color illustrations, maps, photographs, and reconstructions throughout.

Item #22092
ISBN: 9781846032189

Price: $30.00