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1 online resource (xii, 275 pages) : maps |
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History of warfare, 1385-7827 ; v. 44 |
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History of warfare ; v. 44
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Contents |
List of Maps; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One Historiography; Chapter Two Henry's Political and Military Career; Chapter Three Military Organization; Chapter Four Strategy Tactics, Logistics; Chapter Five Castles and Siege Warfare; Chapter Six The Great Revolt, 1173-1174; Chapter Seven Conclusion: Henry the Soldier; Appendix 1: Henry Plantagenet's Military Campaigns; Appendix 2: Laudabiliter; Maps; Bibliography; Index |
Summary |
There are no book-length studies in any language on the military career of King Henry II of England (1154-1189). Historians have generally regarded his warfare as cautious and limited, and the king himself, while noted for his considerable political and legal accomplishments, is not considered one of the great commanders of the Middle Ages. This book reexamines the medieval evidence and situates Henry II within the context of practiced warfare of the twelfth century. It sketches a narrative of his military activities from boyhood to death and examines his use of fortifications, manpower, strat |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-262) and index |
Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Subject |
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189.
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SUBJECT |
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189 fast |
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY.
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Diplomatic relations
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Bestuur.
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Militaire aspecten.
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Great Britain -- History -- Henry II, 1154-1189.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056746
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Great Britain -- History, Military -- 1066-1485 -- Biography
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1066-1485.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056685
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Great Britain
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Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittanniƫ en Noord-Ierland.
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collective biographies.
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Biographies
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History
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Military history
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
9789047419341 |
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9047419340 |
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1281926167 |
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9781281926166 |
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9786611926168 |
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661192616X |
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