Explore the Norman legacy all the way from its Viking origins to Christian crusading knights, spanning conquests in Europe and beyond, revealing a fierce spirit and military prowess documented with full color illustrations.The Norman story began in 911, when a frightened French king (Charles III 'the Simple') gave land on the Channel coast to the Viking leader Rollo in return for adopting Christia

2025年2月13日 · Discusses the armies of the Normans in all their theaters, including Spain, Sicily, Malta, Italy, and Albania. Outlines the major battles and campaigns, with focus on their equipment, weapons and tactics. Supported by numerous color photographs of replica costume, weapons, and equipment. Contains 90 color illustrations.

Explore the Norman legacy all the way from its Viking origins to Christian crusading knights, spanning conquests in Europe and beyond, revealing a fierce spirit and military prowess documented with full color illustrations.

2024年7月28日 · BOOK REVIEW: Armies of the Normans: 911-1194 . by Gabriele Esposito. Hardback (7.2x9.9 inches). 154 pages. 2024. Subtitle: Organization, Equipment & Tactics. Another in the long-running and well-regarded series books about specific armies concentrates on the Normans -- essentially the Vikings who expanded into France and settled in "Normandy."

The Norman story began in 911, when a frightened French king (Charles III ‘the Simple’) gave land on the Channel coast to the Viking leader Rollo in return for adopting Christianity and helping repel other Viking marauders.

2024年7月26日 · Gabriele Esposito gives an overview of the armies of the Normans of 911-1194, discussing their their tactics, weapons and equipment., Explore the Norman legacy all the way from its Viking origins to Christian crusading knights, spanning conquests in Europe and beyond, revealing a fierce spirit and military prowess documented with full color ...

4 天之前 · Gabriele Esposito gives an overview of the armies of the Normans of 911-1194, discussing their their tactics, weapons and equipment., Explore the Norman legacy all the way from its Viking origins to Christian crusading knights, spanning conquests in Europe and beyond, revealing a fierce spirit and military prowess documented with full color illu...

Armies of the Normans 9111194 by Gabriele Esposito. Title Armies of the Normans 9111194. However, they seem to have lost none of their ferocity and adventuring spirit. Bohemond captured Antioch from the Turks and set up a principality that endured almost two centuries.