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Norman Knight - AD 950-1204

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

MSRP old price: $19.95


Product Info

Title
Norman Knight - AD 950-1204
Publisher
Category
Author
Christopher Gravett
Publish Year
1993
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398682
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR001
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR1

Description

Throughout the 11th and 12th centuries the Norman knight was possibly the most feared warrior in Western Europe. He was descended originally from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911 at the behest of Charles the Simple and throughout the following centuries they remembered and built on their warlike reputation. This book shows how their military prowess was renowned throughout the known world and resulted in Normans conquering Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066, as well as participating in many important battles in Italy and playing a major part in the First Crusade.