Neglected Heroes: Leadership and War in the Early Medieval Period

by Terry L. Gore

Contrary to prevalent military historical thinking, the early medieval general was not an ignorant warrior chieftain, but an able, astute, intelligent, and often very cunning commander. Through the use of contemporary literature, art, and archaeological evidence, this study argues that these generals could and did effectively exercise command control before, during, and after battle. Using the examples of a dozen or so leaders and drawing upon over...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 027595269X
• ISBN13: 9780275952693
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"