The author describes the people, their average age which was surprisingly young and their life view. their societal outlook and acceptance of the societal order and their steadfast devotion to God and the Church as central elements in their daily lives. You are there in the cities, traveling, experiencing the life of a villein and the life in the manor or ...
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—Updated Mar 11, 2011

Many aspect of medieval life are covered as well as life in the castle itself. Even more enjoyable is the historical insigts given which the student of medieval history will find interesting. Much of the work seems drawn on the castle life of England and Angevin France in my view and even more pertains to the life of the manor such as management and day ...
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—Updated Mar 11, 2011

This is an interestin overview of warfare and weapon from antiquity to the American civil war. Although brief in its explanations it does give a good understanding of the basics. It is somewhat outdated as it seems to have come more from the Victorian era than the late 20 century viewpoint but is still an excellent and informative book in many ways. The ...
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—Updated Dec 3, 2010

This is a rather short book which covers the basic Knight's weapons from his sword, lance, axe and pole weapons to infantry weapons. A short explanation is given for the develpment and use of each. The book is short but gives a brief overall look and serves as an introduction for those who are new to the nedeival weaponry field.

—Updated Nov 11, 2010

This is a most refreshing book which deals with politics and misinformation surrounding the Vietnam war. In the view promugated today is one the antiwar people would have you believe but Mr. Jennings sets the record straight and cuts thru all the misinformation and propaganda to expose the truth of why we were in Vietnam, how the United States really won ...
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—Updated Nov 10, 2010

I was expecting a lot more from this book but was disappointed espcially when the book was used and I paid $50.00 plus shipping. It had a lot drawing of swords manily sabres of the 18th, 19th European continental types but little of real value of midieval or earlier swords. Only enough to wet one's appetite for more which were not forth coming. If you ...
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—Updated Aug 17, 2010

This is an excellent book which gives a concise history leading up to the major battles of the crusading period, such as Dorylaeum, Antioch, Jurselem, Andrianople, Constanstinople, the battles of Ottoman turks in the balkans battering their way into Europe. Portugal, Spain are not neglected either. the illustration and maps fare first rate as is the ...
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—Updated Aug 14, 2010

I liked this book for the early history of Fort Sill and the Kiowa and Comanche Tribes which were on the reservation surrounding the Cavalry outpost. I didn't realize how rich in history old Fort Sill really was until I read this book. I went to school with descendants of the indians of those tribes and now have a better appreciation. If you want to get ...
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—Updated Aug 3, 2010

I paid $19.99 for this book and read it in fifteen minutes. Everything in it was in Wikipedia and if fact the book referred the reader to wikipedia for pictures and illustrations. Definitely not worth the money. Do not buy.

—Updated Aug 3, 2010

If you want to know why the United States lost the war in Vietnam and backed away from cold war committments until Ronald Reagan was elected then you want to read this book. The leftists did thier best to destroy American instutions which still are under attack by the new left fostered by the leftists of the sixties. Think it couldn't happen in America, ...
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—Updated Jul 28, 2010