HIST 579 - Medieval Military History

Institution:

Salisbury University

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Description:

Explores the military history of the medieval world from the fall of the Roman Empire in the fourth century A.D. and the establishment of the Germanic kingdoms to the decline of the supremacy of mounted warrior at the beginning of the sixth century. Students will be encouraged to understand the relationship between military realities and the social structure of medieval societies. The course will also outline the strategy and tactics used by medieval armies, how these tactics affected the lives of populations and how new developments in these fields led to the creation of nation-states in the early modern period. Time will also be spent studying the ideas of the period through the lives of some of the medieval world's greatest soldiers, statesmen, philosophers and historians. Three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.salisbury.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 543-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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