Военная история / The Normans: Warrior Knights and their Castles (General Military)

Название: The Normans: Warrior Knights and their Castles
Автор(ы): Christopher Gravett, David Nicolle
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия: General Military
Год: 2006
ISBN: 1846030889
Страниц: 259
Язык: English
Формат: PDF
Размер: 102 MB

The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight. Authors Chris Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands, as well as the equipment , training, tactics and daily life of a typical Norman Knight.