War and Conflict in the Middle Ages

Stephen Morillo's book, War and Conflict in the Middle Ages, offers a comprehensive global history of armed conflict between 540 and 1500 CE, examining the technological, social, cultural, and environmental determinants of warfare and the tools and tactics used by warriors on land and at sea. It explores the geographical, political, and technological rules that shaped patterns of military activity and how these rules played out in various historical contexts, highlighting the devastating effects of climate change and epidemic disease on communities and the nature of their conflicts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

In his comprehensive work, "War and Conflict in the Middle Ages," Stephen Morillo presents the first global history of armed conflict spanning from 540 to 1500 or even as late as 1800 CE. This era, marked by significant climate change and pandemics at both ends, shaped the world in profound ways. Morillo delves into the multifaceted aspects of warfare, examining it at various levels and across diverse regions such as China, the central Asian steppes, southwest Asia, western Europe, and beyond. By exploring the technological, social, cultural, and environmental determinants of conflict, Morillo uncovers the tools and tactics employed by warriors on land and at sea.

Part I of the book establishes the geographical, political, and technological rules that governed patterns of military activity across the globe. Part II delves into how these rules unfolded in different historical contexts, highlighting the central role of armed conflict in shaping the medieval world. Medieval people utilized war and conflict to establish, expand, and defend their communities and identities. However, the devastating impacts of climate change and epidemic disease continually reshaped these communities and the nature of their conflicts.

"War and Conflict in the Middle Ages" is a comprehensive and detailed work that appeals to students and enthusiasts of military history, medieval history, and global history alike. Its broad scope and rich content make it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of this pivotal period in human history.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 235 x 151 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509529773