Armies of the Medieval Italian Wars 1125-1325

Name: Armies of the Medieval Italian Wars 1125-1325
Brand: Bloomsbury USA
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By Gabriele Esposito

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The great powers of medieval Europe fought continuously in the Italian peninsula between the 12th and 14th centuries as they sought to expand their territory. Invading armies from Germany - the Holy Roman Empire - saw the creation of the defensive Lombard League of northern Italian city-states. Conflicts between rival confederacies proved to be the catalysts for developments in organisation and tactics. Italian urban militias became better organised and equipped, the Imperial armies became multi-national forces, and both sides became reliant on mercenary forces to prosecute their wars. After the 1260s, France, relying mainly on armoured cavalry, and Spain, with their innovative light infantry, vied for control of southern Italy. On the seas, the great naval powers of Genoa, Pisa and Venice became fierce rivals, as they created great trading empires, bringing the treasures of the east into feudal Europe. Using detailed colour plates, this beautifully illustrated book describes the myriad of armies and navies that fought for control of Italy in the Middle Ages.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 48
Release Date:: 2019-02-21
Publication Date:: 2019-02-19
Publisher:: Bloomsbury USA
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1472833406
ISBN13:: 9781472833402
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 172 g
Height:: 18.1 cm
Width:: 24.6 cm
Thickness:: 1 cm

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