The Soldier Experience in the 14. Century
Edited by Adrian R. Bell, Anne Curry, Adam Chapman Andy King David
Simpkin
Essays throwing fresh light on what it was like to be a medieval
soldier, drawing on archival research.
The "long" fourteenth century saw England fighting wars on a number
of diverse fronts - not just abroad, in the Hundred Years War, but
closer to home. But while tactics, battles, and logistics have been
frequently discussed, the actual experience of being a soldier has
been less often studied. Via a careful re-evaluation of original
sources, and the use of innovative methodological techniques such
as statistical analysis and the use of relational databases, the
essays here bring new insights to bear on soldiers, both as
individuals and as groups. Topics addressed include military
service and the dynamics of recruitment; the social composition of
the armies; the question of whether soldiers saw their role as a
"profession"; and the experience of prisoners of war.
Paperback, 13 Diagramme, 244 Seiten, s/w, Format 23.4 x 15.6
cm
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