Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West 450-900

<p>Guy Halsall relates warfare to many aspects of medieval life economy society and politics.This book recovers its distinctiveness looking at warfare in a rounded context in the British Isles and Western Europe between the end of the Roman Empire and the break-up of the Carolingian Empire.</p><p>Examining the raising and organization of early medieval armies and looks at the conduct of campaigns the survey also includes a study of the equipment of warriors and the horrific experience of battle as well as an analysis of medieval fortifications and siege warfare.</p><p><em>Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West</em> uses historical and archaeological evidence in a rigorous and sophisticated fashion. It stresses regional variations but also places Anglo-Saxon England in the mainstream of the military developments in this era and in the process provides an outstanding resource for students of all levels.</p>