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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Plates, Figures, Maps and Tables
Preface
Prologue
Introduction–A Survey of the Evidence
Chapter 1 - Warfare, Violence and Society
Why Go to War?
Where Were Wars Fought?
The Training of the Anglo-Saxon Warrior
Injury, Death and Exile–the Personal Impact of War
Feuding
Hostages, Oaths, Treaties and Treachery
Chapter 2 - Military Organisation
Recruitment and Obligation
The Size and Structure of Armies
Heriots
Logistics and Communication
The Question of Cavalry
Tributes, Gelds and Mercenaries
Naval Warfare
Chapter 3 - Strategy and Tactics
Ravaging, Harrying and the Use of the Landscape
Descriptions of the Armies in Action
Stratagems and Ruses
Chapter 4 - Fortifications and Earthworks
Early Earthworks and Fortifications
The Burhs of Anglo-Saxon England
Private Fortifications, Strongholds and Castles
Chapter 5 - Campaigns, Battles and Sieges
Campaigns
Battles
Sieges
Chapter 6 - Weapons, Armour and Accessories
Weapons
Armour and Protection
Accessories
Conclusion
Appendix - Rulers of the English, c. 871–1066
Bibliography
Index
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