How were medieval navies organised, and how did
powerful rulers use them? Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500
provides a wealth of information about the strategy and tactics of these early fleets and the extent to which the possibilities of sea power were understood and exploited. This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring. In particular, it reveals the exploits of the Italian city states, England and France and examines:
why fighting occurred at sea
how battles were fought
the logistical back up needed to maintain a fleet
naval battles from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. With accompanying maps and illustrations, this much-needed account will appeal to students of military history, medievalists and the general reader alike.
By:
Susan Rose
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9780415239776
ISBN 10: 041523977X
Series: Warfare and History
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 20 December 2001
Audience:
General/trade
,
Professional and scholarly
,
College/higher education
,
ELT Advanced
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of illustrations, Maps, Preface, Introduction, 1 Dockyards and administration: the logistics of medieval fleets, 2 Invaders and settlers: operations in the Channel and the North Sea c.1000–c.1250, 3 Christians, Muslims and Crusaders: naval warfare in the Mediterranean at the time of the Crusades, 4 The Channel powers in the fourteenth century: the use of seapower by England, France and their allies, c.1277–c.1390, 5 The fifteenth century in northern waters: conflict and commerce raiding on a wider scale, 6 Venetians, Genoese and Turks: the Mediterranean 1300–1500, 7 Theory and practice: writings on naval warfare and the conduct of fleets, Conclusion, Glossary, Bibliography, Index
Reviews for Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500
'This excellent book, by the quality of the analysis and the richness of the documentation, is a precious 'reading companion' for every maritime historian and archaeologist.' - Nautical Archaeology 'It is short, stimulating, and suffused with examples of how warships were deployed during the Middle Ages ... Susan Rose makes incisive comments throughout about the uses and limitations of medieval seapower.' - English Historical Review 'This excellent book, by the quality of the analysis and the richness of the documentation, is a precious 'reading companion' for every maritime historian and archaeologist.' - Nautical Archaeology 'It is short, stimulating, and suffused with examples of how warships were deployed during the Middle Ages ... Susan Rose makes incisive comments throughout about the uses and limitations of medieval seapower.' - English Historical Review 'Susan Rose has given an immensely valuable analysis of her subject, intriguing and very readable. It is recommended for any reader interested in the development of sea power from early times.' - Naval Review
