Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500

<p>How were medieval navies organised and how did powerful rulers use them? <em>Medieval Naval Warfare 1000-1500</em> provides a wealth of information about the strategy and tactics of these early fleets and the extent to which the possibilities of sea power were understood and exploited. <br>This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring. In particular it reveals the exploits of the Italian city states England and France and examines:<br>* why fighting occurred at sea<br>* how battles were fought<br>* the logistical back up needed to maintain a fleet<br>* naval battles from the Mediterranean to the North Sea.</p>