Pen & Sword has established itself as a leading publisher of medieval military history. Battlefield guides, accounts of decisive battles and sieges, critical biographies of key commanders, and reissues of classic works of the medieval scholarship all feature in our list. And the coverage is not restricted to Britain – important books on the Crusades, the Mongols and warfare in medieval Japan are also part of our publishing programme.
Readers who have a passing interest in medieval warfare and those who have long been fascinated by the subject will all find books here that are stimulating reading.
Overall, an interesting read about this woman who was there in a pivotal time in Welsh history. Before this, I didn't know very much about her. Never had even really heard of her, honestly. But I found this to be an enlightening read about her... it was still an interesting read and I'd recommend it to people wanting to know more about medieval women.
NetGalley, Caidyn Young
Overall, an interesting read about this woman who was there in a pivotal time in Welsh history. Before this, I didn't know very much about her. Never had even really heard of her, honestly. But I found this to be an enlightening read about her... it was still an interesting read and I'd recommend it to people wanting to know more about medieval women.
NetGalley, Caidyn Young
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed reading 'The Castle in the Wars of the Roses'. As someone from Lancashire (whose cat is, in fact, named Bosworth), I knew a largely one-sided account of the war itself; this novel helped broaded my understanding on equal sides. Thank you to Dr Dan Spencer for this book, and to Netgalley, and Pen and Sword for allowing me to read this.
NetGalley, Alicia Marsden
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed reading 'The Castle in the Wars of the Roses'. As someone from Lancashire (whose cat is, in fact, named Bosworth), I knew a largely one-sided account of the war itself; this novel helped broaded my understanding on equal sides. Thank you to Dr Dan Spencer for this book, and to Netgalley, and Pen and Sword for allowing me to read this.
NetGalley, Alicia Marsden
The fight of the Bohemians against forces stronger than them in the Hussite War is one of the great feats of history. In the book, Warrior of God Jan Zizka and the Hussite Revolution, Victor Verney covers both the revolution and the life of one of the generals that made there victories possible. The reader is given a look at the political and social turmoil happening in Bohemia as the revolution rolled on and the military beat the odds time after time under the leadership of Jan Zizka. The author also gave a good in-depth look at the religious tensions that divided the Hussite communities.
NetGalley, Justin Staley
The fight of the Bohemians against forces stronger than them in the Hussite War is one of the great feats of history. In the book, Warrior of God Jan Zizka and the Hussite Revolution, Victor Verney covers both the revolution and the life of one of the generals that made there victories possible. The reader is given a look at the political and social turmoil happening in Bohemia as the revolution rolled on and the military beat the odds time after time under the leadership of Jan Zizka. The author also gave a good in-depth look at the religious tensions that divided the Hussite communities.
NetGalley, Justin Staley
A book relating the day to day life of Edward II intertwining with historical events and many details of Edward II 's daily life in 1326. Very informative and interesting details about this complex king who could be generous but also cruel.
NetGalley, Christine Boos
A book relating the day to day life of Edward II intertwining with historical events and many details of Edward II 's daily life in 1326. Very informative and interesting details about this complex king who could be generous but also cruel.
NetGalley, Christine Boos
This is a great book, as it gives a different look at a well written about period of English history.
Read the full review [link=https://medievalswordschool.co.uk/the-1066-norman-bruisers/]here[/link]
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This is a great book, as it gives a different look at a well written about period of English history.
Read the full review [link=https://medievalswordschool.co.uk/the-1066-norman-bruisers/]here[/link]
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England's Medieval Navy 1066-1509
We are accustomed to think of England in terms of Shakespeare's 'precious stone set in a silver sea', safe behind its watery ramparts with its naval strength resisting all invaders. To the English of an earlier period – from the 8th to the 11th centuries – such a notion would have seemed ridiculous. The sea, rather than being a defensive wall,… Read more...
On the 25th October 1415 Henry Vs small and dispirited Anglo/Welsh Army destroyed a vast French Army at Azincourt. This programme looks at not just this iconic battle immortalised by Shakespeare and many other authors but the campaign that led up to this final great English victory of the 100 Years War when the Yeoman of England reigned supreme on… Read more...
On 11 July 1346 the Anglo/Welsh army of Edward III started to disembark in the bay at St Vaast in the Cotentin Peninsula. In a period of 12 months this army won 3 major battles Caen, Blanchtaque and Crecy and captured Calais, which would remain in English hands until 1558 a thorn in the side of France. This campaign was the first major chapter in the… Read more...
