OMAN, C.W.C.
The Art of War in the Middle Ages: A.D. 378-1515.
Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press , 1953.
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C.W.C. Oman's The Art of War in the Middle Ages; Finely Bound by Zaehnsdorf
Finely bound example of this classic study on military history. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. In fine condition. Revised and edited by John H. Beeler.
C. W. C. Oman’s The Art of War in the Middle Ages: A.D. 378–1515 is a foundational text in the study of medieval military history, offering a comprehensive overview of the evolution of warfare in Europe from the decline of the Roman Empire to the early modern period. First published in the late 19th century, the work traces the transformation of military organization, strategy, and technology across a thousand years, with particular attention to the influence of feudalism, chivalric ideals, and the eventual rise of professional armies and gunpowder weaponry. Oman’s analysis of pivotal battles such as Hastings, Crécy, and Agincourt illustrates broader tactical shifts, including the growing importance of infantry and the decline of heavy cavalry dominance. While later scholarship has revised some of Oman’s conclusions, especially regarding the complexity of medieval logistics and social structures, his work remains a significant early effort to systematically interpret the development of European warfare and its relationship to political and cultural change.
The Art of War in the Middle Ages: A.D. 378-1515.
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