Technique militaire et pouvoir politique, 900-1300
By 1100, a particular military technology had arisen within central Western Europe (France, Germany, and England). It was marked by the preponderance of heavy cavalry, the employment of crossbowmen, and the development of castles—small centers of local power to be contrasted with the large communal...
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| Published in: | Annales : histoire, sciences sociales (French ed.) Vol. 41; no. 5; pp. 1135 - 1159 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | French |
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Armand Colin
01-10-1986
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| Summary: | By 1100, a particular military technology had arisen within central Western Europe (France, Germany, and England). It was marked by the preponderance of heavy cavalry, the employment of crossbowmen, and the development of castles—small centers of local power to be contrasted with the large communal fortifications of the early Middle Ages. During the 12th and 13th centuries, this military technology spread into the outer regions of Europe. In certain cases it was brought by conquering invaders; in many others it was adopted by native populations in response to invasion; in still others it was encouraged by perceptive local dynasties willing to introduce immigrants possessing the new military skills. Livonia and Scotland are discussed as detailed examples of the way new military techniques generated new political and social conditions. |
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| ISSN: | 0395-2649 1953-8146 |
| DOI: | 10.3406/ahess.1986.283336 |