The Cutting Edge: Military History of Antiquity and Early Feudal Times (American University Studies)

written by: Paul F. Gavaghan

This history offers a new outlook on how Mediterannean civilization fought off the nomads and barbarians in antiquity and early feudal times. Important aspects of warfare from 1000 B.C. to 1000 A.D. are identified as keys to the fates of «world» empires and the survival of Christian Europe. The great commanders, battles and campaigns of this pivotal period are assessed in fresh perspective. Military systems, tactics and weapons are examined in detail. Also presented are current insights into propaganda, political and religious factors that decisively influenced struggles for supremacy and survival.