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A new study of the Battle of Bosworth, the climactic battle of the Wars of the Roses, based on a new interpretation of events following the discovery of the true location of the battlefield.

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This attractively packaged gift book offers a comprehensive overview of the development of the fearsome medieval English knight from the 12th to the 15th century.

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The Battle of Bosworth put an end to the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. Since his death in battle against Henry Tudor argument has raged around King Richard III, Christopher Gravett details the course of his campaign.

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The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th centuries, whilst the introduction of Islamic and Byzantine fortification techniques from the late 12th century led to further developments in castle architecture.

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This volume details the life of the English knight during the 13th century, when knighthood became so expensive that many eligible men had to be forced into it by royal command. It includes how the tournament evolved, the formation of the army, commutation of duty, and the hiring of mercenaries.

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The 14th-century knight lived in a time of change, in terms of both recruitment methods and the appearance of fighting men. This title describes all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and the hard knocks of the tournament.

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The first of a three-part study of the English mediaeval knight through three centuries. This volume covers the 15th-century knight, following a hypothetical knight and showing how he fared on campaign with the Normans at the loss of Normandy. It covers recruitment, training and active service.

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A history of the early medieval German Armies from the fragmentation of Charlemagne's Frankish Empire to the rise of the German, or Holy Roman Empire. This text looks in detail at the period of the Saxon wars and the Crusades including the rise of the Teutonic Knights.

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The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history. Featuring a visitor's guide to the battlefield today, this edition contains new views of the battlefield and gives information on the best-known figures of British heritage.

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Part of Osprey's "Elite Series", this highly illustrated book looks at the history of military tournaments and combat sports in Europe.

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During the Middle Ages siege warfare played a vital role in military strategy. Sieges were far more numerous than pitched battles, ranging from small-scale affairs against palisaded earthworks to full-scale assaults on vast strongholds. Needless to say, the art of siege warfare assumed a unique importance to both invader and defender alike.

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Illustrated information on the weapons, armour and tactics of the archetypal medieval soldier, from his earliest origins as a Viking adventurer.

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The Normans were some of the most feared warriors of the High Medieval period, descended from the Vikings. They built on their warlike reputation, culminating in their quest of England under Duke William I. This work covers all these developments from the early days of William I.

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Featuring some of the most distinctive castles of Europe, including Chateau Gaillard, this book covers in detail the events and aftermath of the First Crusade and the foundation of the Crusader states and castles.

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This work shows that Tewkesbury led to the execution of many of the key Lancastrian leaders, the capture of Queen Margaret and the death of Henry VI in the Tower of London. King Edward IV's decisive Yorkist victory virtually extinguished the Lancastrian cause.

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Highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defences inspired by Constantinople. This title is illustrated with colour illustrations and cutaway artwork.

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The Battle of Towton, a battle in the Wars of the Roses, was probably the bloodiest battle ever fought in England. This title reveals how Towton marked the resurgence of the Yorkist cause and established Edward IV as king.

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The Tudor Knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. This book follows the knight from his first jousts to his real experience of battle, and examines the innovations in military technology that influenced his training.