The Medieval Soldier

A comprehensive overview of barbarian invaders, feudal armies, Knights Templar, and other warriors of the medieval world. In this detailed history with illustrations included, Vesey Norman outlines the development of the undisciplined barbarian war bands of the Dark Ages into the feudal armies of the early Middle Ages. It deals with the arms and equipment of the soldier, not only from surviving specimens but also from descriptions in contemporary medieval documents. Norman covers the slow develo