Offers a behind-the-scenes look at how war was fought in the Middle Ages.

"Europe, Asia, Africa"--Cover. Includes index.

The medieval world -- Warriors, peasants, and priests -- Invaders -- Crusaders -- Defenders -- Frontier fighters -- Rivals -- Commander kings -- Knights -- Fighting on horseback -- Knights and castles -- Castle under siege -- Men-at-arms -- Fighting on foot -- Army on the march -- Fighting at sea -- Changes -- A good war?