{"product_id":"war-and-chivalry-the-conduct-and-perception-of-war-in-england-and-normandy-1066-1217-paperback-9780521023467","title":"War and Chivalry; The Conduct and Perception of War in England and Normandy, 1066–1217 (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521023467","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWar and Chivalry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Conduct and Perception of War in England and Normandy, 1066–1217\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first detailed study of the behaviour in war of the military aristocracy in the Anglo-Norman period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMatthew Strickland (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521023467, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 November 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, 17 b\/w illus.  3 maps\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.3 x 2.4 cm, 0.622 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… a superb book of notable importance with a relevance well beyond the confines of its title.' English Historical Review\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis is the first large-scale study of conduct in warfare and the nature of chivalry in the Anglo-Norman period. The extent to which the knighthood consciously sought to limit the extent of fatalities among its members is explored through a study of notions of a 'brotherhood in arms', the actualities of combat and the effectiveness of armour, the treatment of prisoners, and the workings of ransom. Were there 'laws of war' in operation in the eleventh and twelfth centuries and, if so, were they binding? How far did notions of honour affect knights' actions in war itself? Conduct in war against an opposing suzerain such as the Capetian king is contrasted to behaviour in situations of rebellion and of civil war. An overall context is provided by an examination of the behaviour in war of the Scots and the mercenary routiers, both accused of perpetrating 'atrocities'.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e List of illustrations and maps\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction: the conquest and chivalry\u003cbr\u003e 2. A 'law of arms'?\u003cbr\u003e 3. A Christian chivalry? War, piety and sacrilege\u003cbr\u003e 4. Honour, shame and reputation\u003cbr\u003e 5. Conduct in battle: a brotherhood in arms?\u003cbr\u003e 6. The limits of chivalry and the realities of battle\u003cbr\u003e 7. Ransom and the treatment of prisoners\u003cbr\u003e 8. Respite, resistance and honourable surrender: conventions of siege warfare\u003cbr\u003e 9. Rebellion, treason and the punishment of revolt\u003cbr\u003e 10. War against the land: ravaging and attrition\u003cbr\u003e 11. Total war? The Scots and the routiers\u003cbr\u003e 12. Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Early history: c 500 to c 1450\/1500 [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Early history: c 500 to c 1450\/1500\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Early%20history:%20c%20500%20to%20c%201450\/1500%20%5BHBLC%5D%22\"\u003eHBLC\u003c\/a\u003e], British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45908984856856,"sku":"9780521023467","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521023467i.jpg?v=1694963635","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/war-and-chivalry-the-conduct-and-perception-of-war-in-england-and-normandy-1066-1217-paperback-9780521023467","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}