Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500

by Susan Rose

Overview

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 diffic

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134553105
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2001
Series:	Warfare and History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Susan Rose

Table of Contents

List of illustrations, Maps, Preface, Introduction, 1 Dockyards and administration: the logistics of medieval fleets, 2 Invaders and settlers: operations in the Channel and the North Sea c.1000–c.1250, 3 Christians, Muslims and Crusaders: naval warfare in the Mediterranean at the time of the Crusades, 4 The Channel powers in the fourteenth century: the use of seapower by England, France and their allies, c.1277–c.1390, 5 The fifteenth century in northern waters: conflict and commerce raiding on a wider scale, 6 Venetians, Genoese and Turks: the Mediterranean 1300–1500, 7 Theory and practice: writings on naval warfare and the conduct of fleets, Conclusion, Glossary, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

'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

'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

'Susan Rose has given an immensely valuable analysis of her subject, intriguing and very readable. It is recommended for any reader interested in the development of sea power from early times.' - Naval Review

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