Osprey Special Editions (Military) : The Normans : Warrior Knights and their Castles

The Norman Knight was the most feared warrior during the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This beautifully illustrated book explores the world of the Normans and the life of a typical Norman knight. The authors discuss the spectacular castles that they erected to protect their lands, as well as the equipment, training, tactics and daily life of a typical Norman Knight. Contains material previously published in Fortress 13, Fortress 18, Warrior 1 and Elite 9. Text by Christopher Gravett and David Nicolle.

Contents

• Introduction
• Chronology
• Part I : The Normans and Norman Knight
• Part II : Norman Fortresses
• Conclusion
• Appendices