Henry II : a medieval soldier at war, 1147-1189 / by John D. Hosler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hosler, John D.

Series:

History of warfare ; v. 44.

History of warfare, 1385-7827 ; v. 44

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189.

Henry.

Great Britain--History--Henry II, 1154-1189.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--History, Military--1066-1485--Biography.

Great Britain--Foreign relations--1066-1485.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

Other Title:

Henry the Second

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There are no book-length studies in any language on the military career of King Henry II of England (1154-1189). Historians have generally regarded his warfare as cautious and limited, and the king himself, while noted for his considerable political and legal accomplishments, is not considered one of the great commanders of the Middle Ages. This book reexamines the medieval evidence and situates Henry II within the context of practiced warfare of the twelfth century. It sketches a narrative of his military activities from boyhood to death and examines his use of fortifications, manpower, strategy, tactics, and weaponry in the prosecution of war. The result is a revision of the king's military legacy: far from a passive or disinterested general, Henry II sought to vanquish his foes and expand his empire by way of direct military confrontation and was, in reality, a proficient commander of men.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / J.D. Hosler

Introduction / J.D. Hosler

Chapter One. Historiography / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Two. Henry’S Political And Military Career / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Three. Military Organization / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Four. Strategy Tactics, Logistics / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Five. Castles And Siege Warfare / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Six. The Great Revolt, 1173–1174 / J.D. Hosler

Chapter Seven. Conclusion: Henry The Soldier / J.D. Hosler

Appendix 1. Henry Plantagenet’S Military Campaigns / J.D. Hosler

Appendix 2. Laudabiliter / J.D. Hosler

Maps / J.D. Hosler

Bibliography / J.D. Hosler

Index / J.D. Hosler.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-262) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-92616-7

9786611926168

90-474-1934-0

OCLC:

306973277

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004157248.i-275 DOI