MWANer Terry Gore, an expert in the Ancients and Medieval periods, has written NEGLECTED HEROES: Leadership and War in the Early Medieval Period, published by Greenwood Publishing Group, 88 Post Rd West, Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881 (1-800-225- 5800 for credit card orders) a 240-page hardcover effort ($55.00). First of all, sincere congratulations to Mr. Gore, who has contributed much to the Ancients and Medieval periods! A fine effort, Terry!
The seven chapters cover The Campaign for Gaul AD451; Charles Martell & the Battle of Tours AD732; Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontart AD1014 (Ireland & The Vikings); The Campaign for England AD1066; Robert Guiscard vs Alexius Comnena AD1081- 1085 (The Challenge to Byzantium); The First Crusade AD1097-1099; and the Campaigns of Saladin & Richard I AD1187-1191.
The appendix offers a chronological listing of battles for the period. In this section, information concerning the battle, victory level (marginal, tactical, strategic, or decisive), factions (opposing armies), army size/losses, leaders/losses, battle factors (generalship, morale, numerical superiority, tactically superior, superior technology, inept leadership, rout), and troop information. A well done effort!
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