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.
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.
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Medieval Sword School
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]
Medieval Sword School
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Following in the Footsteps of King Arthur by Andrew Beattie is exactly the kind of book I was looking for. I devoured every page. The author expertly goes over key portions of Arthurian legends as they've developed over the centuries and how they connect to real life history, places, and people. There are even quite a few great pictures of some of the locations that help you really get a sense of scale and scope, as well as how they appear now. Plus, if you plan on travelling and exploring any of these locations there's a list at the end of the book of places featured that are connected to the old legends. I don't know about you, but I really want to rewatch The Kid Who Would Be King (Angus Imrie's young Merlin is fantastic) and Merlin, the tv series starring Colin Morgan and Bradley James.
NetGalley, Lauren Stoolfire
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Following in the Footsteps of King Arthur by Andrew Beattie is exactly the kind of book I was looking for. I devoured every page. The author expertly goes over key portions of Arthurian legends as they've developed over the centuries and how they connect to real life history, places, and people. There are even quite a few great pictures of some of the locations that help you really get a sense of scale and scope, as well as how they appear now. Plus, if you plan on travelling and exploring any of these locations there's a list at the end of the book of places featured that are connected to the old legends. I don't know about you, but I really want to rewatch The Kid Who Would Be King (Angus Imrie's young Merlin is fantastic) and Merlin, the tv series starring Colin Morgan and Bradley James.
NetGalley, Lauren Stoolfire
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A very interesting and highly readable telling of the history of witchcraft throughout the world, including how the definition of "witch" has changed over generations. As someone who loves learning about history, I found this a fascinating one!
NetGalley, Erin Childs
A very interesting and highly readable telling of the history of witchcraft throughout the world, including how the definition of "witch" has changed over generations. As someone who loves learning about history, I found this a fascinating one!
NetGalley, Erin Childs
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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...
The Battle of Hastings 1066 - The Uncomfortable Truth
AS SEEN IN THE DAILY MAIL AND THE DAILY TELEGRAPH The Battle of Hastings is the most defining event in English history. As such, its every detail has been analysed by scholars and interpreted by historians. Yet one of the most fundamental aspect of the battle – the place upon which it was fought – has never been seriously questioned, until now.… Read more...
