Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 by Nicholas Michael

Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 by Nicholas Michael is a short Osprey title summarizing the uniforms weapons and tactics of the Duke of Burgundy's Army a transitional form between medieval and modern forces. There's particular reference to the various laws enacted governing the military. The transition between a private force based on feudal system to a force controlled by the Duke is described. The tactics, strategy and siege tactics are briefly analyzed. There's only 39 pages but a lot of material is crammed in. Illustrations on almost every page complement the text.

Recommended!

Is available through Abebooks.

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