Administration and Organization of War in Thirteenth-Century England

The essays in this volume examine the conduct of war by the Angevin kings of England during the long thirteenth century, using unpublished administrative records to provide new insights into military technology and the administrative sophistication of the kings. It challenges the knight-centric focus of previous scholarship and demonstrates that the militarization of the English population penetrated to men in the lower social and economic strata.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The essays compiled in this volume delve into the conduct of warfare by the Angevin kings of England during the protracted thirteenth century (1189-1307). By utilizing a diverse array of unpublished administrative records that have largely been overlooked by previous scholarship, David S. Bachrach presents fresh perspectives on the military technology of the era, encompassing the types of artillery and missile weapons manufactured by the royal government. Furthermore, the studies in this volume emphasize the administrative expertise of the Angevin kings in military affairs, showcasing their ability to produce and sustain vast arsenals, mobilize substantial supplies for their armies in the field, and ensure the pastoral care of their troops. Bachrach also challenges the prevailing knight-centric perspective of much scholarship on this period, demonstrating that the militarization of the English population extended to men from lower social and economic strata, who willingly volunteered for military service and even pursued careers as professional soldiers.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032336725