Norman Naval Operations in the Mediterranean

by Charles D. Stanton

Book Overview

The formidable force of the Normans at sea has been frequently overlooked. This volume shows their dominance over the Mediterranean, and its far-reaching effects.

The rise of Norman naval power in the central Mediterranean in the eleventh and twelfth centuries prompted a seminal shift in the balance of power on the sea. Drawing from Latin, Greek, Jewish and Arabic sources, this book detailshow the House of Hauteville, particularly under Robert...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783271388
• ISBN13: 9781783271382
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"