Books in the The International Library of Essays on Military History series

A collection of essays and articles, which focus on the design and the use of ships in warfare in the period c1000 - c1500. It deals with both the Mediterranean and northern waters in this period.

The origin of the Western military tradition in Greece 750-362 BC is fraught with controversies such as the existence of rules and ritualistic practices. This book collects papers significant for specific points in debates or theoretical value in shaping and critiquing controversial viewpoints.

The study of medieval warfare has developed enormously in recent years. Assembled in this volume are 34 papers which represent milestones in the development of the new ideas about medieval warfare, set in context by an introductory essay.

In recent decades historians have studied several aspects of early modern naval history and placed it in a wider context than traditional studies of naval warfare. This volume brings together 23 studies on naval technology, policy-making and administration, tactics, strategy, operations and warfare on trade.

Includes articles which explore the way in which military developments helped to sculpt out of very strange and diverse components our familiar Europe. This title considers the military aspects of one of the historical mysteries - the fall of the Western Roman Empire.