This five-week course on land warfare from 1000 to 1300 covers significant military developments in various regions including the Eurasian Steppe, Middle East, and England. Each week focuses on specific themes: historical context, army mobilization challenges, the dynamics of conquest, strategic responses to adversaries, and siege warfare tactics. Through a combination of lectures and Q&A sessions, participants will explore how cultural and logistical factors influenced military outcomes, examining case studies from notable military campaigns of different societies such as the Crusaders, Seljuk Turks, and Mongols.
The course explores the evolution of medieval land warfare from 1000 to 1300, emphasizing key themes like army logistics, tactical innovations, and cultural influences.
By examining the diverse approaches of various societies, including Crusaders and Seljuks, students will gain insights into the strategies that shaped military outcomes.
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