Warfare in the Global Middle Ages (Paperback, 1)

Part 1

Toward a Global History of Warfare: A Reconnaissance in Force

Chapter 1

Warfare in the Medieval World: Approaches, Challenges, and Where We Stand

Chapter 2

Writing the History of Warfare in the Global Middle Ages: The Problem of Sources

Part 2

Who Serves in War

Chapter 3

Obligations and Institutions for Local Defense

Chapter 4

Military Organization for Offensive Warfare

Excursus

Women in Combat

Excursus

Military Compensation in a Global Perspective or the Fallacy of “Feudalism”

Part 3

Sinews of War

Chapter 5

Military Technology: A Dynamic of Development, Diffusion, and Conservatism

Chapter 6

Military Logistics

Excursus

Torsion Engine Controversy

Part 4

Preparing for War

Chapter 7

Military Education and Training

Chapter 8

Planning, Strategy, and Military Intelligence

Excursus

Training Elephants

Conclusion

Bibliography