 | Medieval France at War: A Military History of the French Monarchy, 885-1305 This book provides an overarching, comprehensive analysis of the French military in the medieval period. The focus is on the armies of the French monarchy and the lands close around them, extending from the Low Countries to Provence. Central themes include recruitment and payment; military organisation; leadership, strategy, and tactics; weapons and arms; chivalry, military culture, and the rise of military professionalism. John France works on the history of warfare and crusading. He has undertaken field work in Italy, France, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon, and is author of numerous books. |
