Christopher Gravett

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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.

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.

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.

The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. This illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight, and discusses the castles that they erected to protect their lands.

The simple castles raised after the Norman conquest had been developed throughout 11th and 12th...