Provides an insightful, yet concise, overview of ten major campaigns or battles of the period Praeger is pleased to announce a partnership with Osprey Publishing to make these unique books available to our customers. Now available in high-quality hardback volumes, this series provides insightful, yet concise, overviews of major battles. The books have been created to appeal to a wide range of interested readers, including students, amateur and professional military historians, period re-enactors - just about anybody who wants to learn more about these dramatic historical events. Battles of the Middle Ages provides a detailed history of ten major battles or campaigns that shaped medieval Europe and the Near East.

Battles of the Middle Ages: . (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

History

Nicolle, David

Gravett, Christopher

Bennett, Matthew

Turnbull, Stephen R.

Shpakovskii, Viacheslav Olegovich

Armstrong, Pete

Military

Praeger Pub Text

The Battle of Bosworth is one of the most important events in English history. It effectively put an end to the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. Since his death in battle against Henry Tudor argument has raged around the figure central to the story, the controversial King Richard III. Christopher Gravett cuts through the myth and propaganda to detail the course of this pivotal campaign.The Battle of Bosworth is one of the most important events in English history. It effectively put an end to the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. Since his death in battle against Henry Tudor argument has raged around the figure central to the story, the controversial King Richard III. Christopher Gravett cuts through the myth and propaganda to detail the course of this pivotal campaign.

Bosworth 1485: Last Charge of the Plantagenets (Praeger Illustrated Military History Series)

Europe

On a bitterly cold Palm Sunday, 29 March 1461, the army of King Edward IV met that of his Lancastrian enemies on a snow-covered battlefield south of the village of Towton in Yorkshire. The struggle lasted all day in the longest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, and ended with the Lancastrians demolished.
On a bitterly cold Palm Sunday, 29 March 1461, the army of King Edward IV met that of his Lancastrian enemies on a snow-covered battlefield south of the village of Towton in Yorkshire. The struggle lasted all day in the longest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses. With the arrival of Yorkist reinforcements under the Duke of Norfolk, the Lancastrian line eventually broke and their troops fled, many being caught and slaughtered in the death trap known as 'Bloody Meadow'. Christopher Gravett examines the campaign that marked the resurgence of the Yorkist cause and established Edward IV as king.

Towton 1461: England's Bloodies Battle (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

Christopher Gravett details the climactic events of 1471 and the battle that virtually This title examines one of the key battles of England's War of the Roses: a decisive Yorkist triumph which virtually crushed the Lancastrian cause and led to a prolonged period of peace before Bosworth in 1485.extinguished the Lancastrian cause. After the crushing Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461, King Edward IV appeared to have triumphed in England's bloody Wars of the Roses. 10 years later, however, Edward's ally the Earl of Warwick had joined the Lancastrians and a resolution beckoned.In this book, Christopher Gravett details the climactic events of 1471 and the battle that virtually extinguished the Lancastrian cause. After the crushing Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461, King Edward IV appeared to have triumphed in England's bloody Wars of the Roses. The Lancastrian King Henry VI was even a prisoner in the Tower of London. By 1470, however, Edward's erstwhile ally the Earl of Warwick - The 'Kingmaker' - had joined the Lancastrians and a final reckoning was inevitable. Warwick perished at Barnet in April 1471, and on 4 May Edward confronted his enemies, including Edward, Prince and last hope of the House of Lancaster, at Tewkesbury.

Tewkesbury 1471: The Last Yorkist Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

A how-to guide for aspiring medieval knights includes fascinating facts about their careers and their lives and also gives instructions for making helmets, swords, shields, and even a castle.

The Knight's Handbook: How to Become a Champion in Shining Armor

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Dutton Juvenile

Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Vikings, including raids on western Europe, voyages across the Atlantic, and adventures into the East, covering such topics as weapons and gear, Viking ships, sea and land battles, camps, and the religion of the Northmen.Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Vikings, including raids on western Europe, voyages across the Atlantic, and adventures east, covering weapons and gear, Viking ships, sea and land battles, camps, and religion.

Going to War in Viking Times (Armies of the Past)

Franklin Watts

Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Vikings, including raids on western Europe, voyages across the Atlantic, and adventures into the East, covering such topics as weapons and gear, sea and land battles, and camps.

Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like.

Knight

Dann, Geoff

Knopf Books for Young Readers

Full-color photos. Take a look behind the walls of these fascinating fortresses and learn how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals; how a young boy rose from lowly page to noble knight; and what life was like for the castle residents.

Castle

Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like. "Great for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal.  

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Battles of the Middle Ages: . (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

Bosworth 1485: Last Charge of the Plantagenets (Praeger Illustrated Military History Series)

Towton 1461: England's Bloodies Battle (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

Tewkesbury 1471: The Last Yorkist Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)

The Knight's Handbook: How to Become a Champion in Shining Armor

Going to War in Viking Times (Armies of the Past)

Going to War in Viking Times (Armies of the Past)

Knight

Castle

Knight