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An examination of the colourful mediaeval warfare of Scandinavia in the aftermath of the Viking Age. It shows how armies were of local infantry levies raised by "democratic" methods to defend home territory, and details how the crossbow, ambush tactics and winter campaigning were employed.

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This period between 1300 and 1500 saw profound changes, as Scandinavia became influenced by military events and developments elsewhere in Europe. This work examines the traces of wounds on the thousand-plus skeletons offering insights into the realities of medieval fighting.

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Wielding their swords in the name of their faith, the crusaders set out to reclaim Jerusalem and its surrounding territory in the Middle East. As with the majority of crusades, the prospective acquisition of land was the one of the key driving forces behind these bloody military expeditions. This book reveals the history of these Crusades.