The Normans

The Normans
ISBN-10
0850457297
ISBN-13
9780850457292
Series
The Normans
Category
History
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
1987-01-22
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Author
David Nicolle

Description

Osprey's study of the Normans during the Middle Ages. Despite the small geographic extent of Normandy its people played a crucial role in the history of the medieval world. Ferocity, boundless energy, cunning and a capacity for leadership were their heritage, to which modern scholars would add supreme adaptability and a simple piety. Their amazing military successes resulted from careful planning, speed of movement, decisiveness, daring and sheer ruthlessness. Added to this was a strong business sense and an appreciation of the value of money. Veteran Osprey author David Nicolle describes the history, arms and armour of the remarkable Normans in this fascinating volume.

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