Osprey Trade Editions : The Normans

Despite the small geographic extent of Normandy its people played a crucial role in the history of the medieval world. Ferocity, boundless energy, cunning and a capacity for leadership were their heritage, to which modern scholars would add supreme adaptability and a simple piety. Their amazing military successes resulted from careful planning, speed of movement, decisiveness, daring and sheer ruthlessness. Added to this was a strong business sense and an appreciation of the value of money. David Nicolle describes the history, arms and armour of the remarkable Normans in this book accompanied by illustrations by Angus McBride.

Contents

• The Norman Legacy
• Arms, Armour and Tactics
• The Normans in Normandy
• The Normans in Britain and Ireland
• The Normans in Italy and Sicily
• The Normans in the East
• The Plates