Stephen & Matilda : the Civil War of 1139-53
Civil war and the battle for the English Crown dominated the reign of King Stephen, and this popular account is the only complete account of the complex and fascinating military situation. The war is examined in detail throughout the various campaigns, battles and sieges of the period, including the two major battles at the Standard and Lincoln, showing that Stephen always held more ground than his opponents and was mostly on the offensive. The nature of the warfare and the reasons for its outcome are examined, along with comment on the strategy, tactics, technology in arms and armour, an
History
1 online resource (365 pages)
9780752471921, 0752471929
779140979
Cover; Title; Dedication; Contents; Preface; One The Causes of the Civil War; Two The Two Sides; Three War; Four The Battle of Lincoln; Five Matilda's Opportunity; Six The Castle War; Seven The Henrician War; Eight The Peace; Abbreviations; Bibliography; Copyright