Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477

by Nicholas Michael, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)

Overview

King John the Good of France was captured by the English at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356; his 14-year-old son Philip fought valiantly by his side until the bitter end, and as soon as he was in a position to do so, King John rewarded his son's courage and devotion by designating him Duke of Burgundy, a title that by chance had just become extinct. Philip was the first of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy and this fascinating text by Nicholas Michael examines the functioning and organization of the Burgundian armies from the beginning of his reign until the time of the last of the Valois Dukes: Charles the Bold.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780850455182
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/24/1983
Series:	Men-at-Arms , #144
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.15(d)

About the Author

Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular. He lives in Switzerland, where since 1988 he has also become well known for designing and creating life-size historical figures for museums.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Organisation · Charles the Bold's Permanent Army · Artillery · The Army in the Field · Arms and Armour · The Plates