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Books by Dr David Nicolle
  | | Knight Hospitaller(1st Edition) (1): 1100-1306 (Warrior) by Dr David Nicolle, Christa Hook Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-214-2, ISBN: 1-84176-214-8 "The Hospitallers were the first of the Secular Crusading Orders to be created, though they were only 'militarized' after the establishment of the Templers. The Hospitallers played a major role in the military struggle between Christendom and the Islamic World throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The Hospitallers recruited from a wide section of society, but their structure and attitudes reflected the aristocratic based soci ..." |
 | | Poitiers AD 732 Charles Martel turns the Islamic tide (Campaign) by Dr David Nicolle, Graham Turner, David Phd Nicolle Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2008 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-230-1, ISBN: 1-84603-230-X "In the early decades of the 8th century AD, Islamic forces were flooding into Europe through the Iberian peninsula, threatening Frankish and Burgundian territory and raiding it with ever-increasing ferocity. At the battle of Poitiers, also known as Tours, Christian forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel "The Hammer" (grandfather of Charlemagne) confronted a massive invading Islamic army. The Franks were victorious, effectively ..." |
 | | The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785(1st Edition) Charlemagne's defeat of Widukind of Westphalia (Campaign) by Dr David Nicolle, Phd Nicolle David, Graham Turner, Benjamin Lai, Adam Hook Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Osprey Publishing Audiobook ISBN-13: 978-1-78200-825-5, ISBN: 1-78200-825-X "Charlemagne's conquests became the driving force in European politics between the Muslim defeat at Poitiers and the Crusades. He dominates the military history of Medieval Europe since his empire spanned France, western Germany, and northern Italy.Charlemagne's conquest of the Saxons was the hardest fought and most protracted of his wars. It involved 18 campaigns spread over 33 years, a great deal of lower-level fighting and the harshe ..." |
 | | Forces of the Hanseatic League(1st Edition) 13th - 15th Centuries (Men-at-Arms) by Dr David Nicolle, Gerry Embleton, David Phd Nicolle, Sam Embleton Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2014 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-78200-779-1, ISBN: 1-78200-779-2 "The famous but largely unchronicled Hanseatic League (or simple "the Hanse/Hansa") was a Tuetonic German commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbor towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts of what are now Germany and her neighbors, which eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield. The League was formed to protect the economic and political interests ..." |
 | | European Medieval Tactics(1st Edition) (2): New Infantry, New Weapons 1260-1500 (Elite) by Dr David Nicolle, Adam Hook, David Nicole Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2012 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84908-739-1, ISBN: 1-84908-739-3 "Longbows, crossbows, heavy spears, swiss pikes, catapaults, and especially gunpowder artillery and handheld guns such as the arquebus gradually but profoundly changed European warfare.By about 1260 the steady rise of the European heavily armoured mounted knight to the predominant role in most pitched battles was complete. But though he dominated the actual day of battle, he did not dominate warfare - there were plenty of vital though un ..." |
 | | The Fourth Crusade 1202-04(1st Edition) The betrayal of Byzantium (Campaign) by Dr David Nicolle, Christa Hook Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84908-319-5, ISBN: 1-84908-319-3 "The Fourth Crusade was the first and most famous of the 'diverted' crusades, that is, ones diverted from their originally intended target. It was also the first to be directed against a fellow Christian, though Orthodox, state. Initially preached (from 1198 onwards) as a campaign against Ayyubid Egypt, which was correctly seen as the most potent threat to the Latin or 'Crusader' Kingdom of Jerusalem, its first Christian target was the c ..." |
 | | The Normans(Updated) Warrior Knights and Their Castles (General Military) by Christopher Gravett, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-218-9, ISBN: 1-84603-218-0 "The Norman knights were the most feared warriors of the 11th and 12th centuries in Western Europe. Tales of their conquests spread throughout the known world as their military prowess resulted in the capture of Sicily in 1060 and England in 1066. This book, packed with illustrations, explores the world of the Normans. Authors Christopher Gravett and David Nicolle discuss the spectacular castles the Normans erected to protect their lands ..." |
 | | Warrior 096 - Carolingian Cavalryman AD 768 - 987 by Dr David Nicolle, Wayne Reynolds, Philip Haythornthwaite Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2005 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-645-4, ISBN: 1-84176-645-3 "The army of Charlemagne and his successors enabled the western Franks to recreate what contemporaries regarded as a 'reborn' western Roman empire. Frankish society was well prepared for war, with outstanding communications drawing together the disparate regions of a large empire. The role of mounted troops, the essential striking force of the Frankish army, is explored here. Alongside it was the impact that new technology, such as stirr ..." |
 | | God's Warriors(1st Edition) Crusaders, Saracens and the Battle for Jerusalem by Helen J. Nicholson, Dr David Nicolle, Reynold A. Nicholson Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2005 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-943-1, ISBN: 1-84176-943-6 "Combines material previously published as Campaign 19: Hattin 1187, Warrior 10: Saracen Faris 1050-1250, Warrior 91: Knight Templar 1120-1312, with new images, and a new introduction and conclusion.This book tells the story of the momentous campaign that led to the Muslim capture of Jerusalem in 1187, following the disastrous Crusader defeat at Hattin, where Saladin’s troops destroyed the Christian army. These events resulted in the co ..." |
 | | The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632-750(2nd Edition) (Essential Histories) by David Phd Nicolle, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2009 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-273-8, ISBN: 1-84603-273-3 "Few, if any, centuries in world history have had such a profound and long-lasting impact as the first hundred years of Islamic history. In this book, David Nicolle, a former member of the BBC's Arabic service, examines the extensive Islamic conquests between 632 and 750 AD. These years saw the religion and culture of Islam, as well as the Arabic language, erupt from the Arabian Peninsula to spread across an area far larger than that of ..." |
 | | Crusader Castles in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean 1191–1571(1st Edition) (Fortress) by David Phd Nicolle, Dr David Nicolle, Adam Hook Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-976-9, ISBN: 1-84176-976-2 "Crusader castles and other fortifications in Cyprus, the south-western coast of Turkey, and Greece are among the best examples of late medieval military architecture to be seen in Europe. These important fortifications, erected by the Hospitallers during the 15th century to face the growing Ottoman Turkish threat, vary considerably from those in the Middle East. Despite there being many visible remains of fortifications in Cyprus, Greec ..." |
 | | Essential Histories 01 - the Crusades by Dr David Nicolle, Richard Hook Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-179-4, ISBN: 1-84176-179-6 "Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed, the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hospitallers, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history's most famous leaders including Richard 'The Lionheart' and Saladin. On occasion the savagery of the Crusaders left their opponents reeling, creating frictions that survived for more than 700 y ..." |
 | | Knight Hospitaller (2): 1306–1565 (Warrior) (Pt.2) by David Phd Nicolle, Christa Hook, Dr David Nicolle, David Nicholle Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-215-9, ISBN: 1-84176-215-6 "The Hospitallers were the first of the Secular Crusading Orders to be created, though they were only "militarized" after the establishment of the Templers. The Hospitallers played a major role in the military struggle between Christendom and the Islamic World throughout the mediaeval and early modern periods. They recruited from a wide section of society, but their structure and attitudes reflected the aristocratic-based society of thei ..." |
 | | Armies of the Muslim Conquest (Men-at-Arms) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1993 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-279-0, ISBN: 1-85532-279-X "The dramatic eruption of the Arab peoples from Arabia after their adoption of the Muslim faith in the 7th century remains one of the most extraordinary events in world history. By the end of that century they ruled a state that stretched from the Atlantic to India, from southern Arabia to Central Asia, covering an area far greater than that of the Roman Empire. Therefore warfare, at least among the nomadic bedouin, was a normal aspect o ..." |
 | | Elite 030 - Attila and the Nomad Hordes by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride, David Phd Nicolle Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1990 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-996-8, ISBN: 0-85045-996-6 "Of all the conquerors who swept out of Central Asia, two names stand out in European memory – Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan the Mongol. Both are remembered for massacres and devastation; yet whereas Genghis is also famous for the laws he imposed on half of Asia and for the trade which flourished under Mongol rule, Attila's notoriety seems unrelieved by positive achievements. But what was Attila's short-lived empire really like? What h ..." |
 | | The Venetian Empire 1200–1670(1st Edition) (Men-at-Arms) by Dr David Nicolle, Christopher Rothero, Philip Haythornthwaite Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1989 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-899-2, ISBN: 0-85045-899-4 "The story of Venice is, to some extent, separate from that of the rest of Europe. The same could be said of the city's military history and organisation. Early in the 9th century the Venetians defeated Pepin the Frank's attempts to overawe them, and they remained, at least in theory, subject to Byzantium. Gradually, however, Venice drifted into independence; and subsequently carved out its own empire at the expense of its former Byzanti ..." |
 | | Lawrence and the Arab Revolts 1914-18(1st Edition) (Men at Arms Series, 208) by Dr David Nicolle, Richard Hook, Sir David Fraser Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1989 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-888-6, ISBN: 0-85045-888-9 "The Great War of 1914-18 is often seen as one major battleground – the Western Front – with numerous 'side-shows'. The other battle zones were not side-shows to those involved, however, although the local inhabitants often fought for motives which remained a closed book to their European allies or foes. David Nicolle relates the story of the Arab Revolts (1916-18), and discusses just how important (or unimportant) was the role of T. E. ..." |
 | | The Crusades (Elite) by Dr David Nicolle, Richard Hook Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1988 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-854-1, ISBN: 0-85045-854-4 "Born of a mixture of religious fervour, military ardour and political will, the Crusades ( 1095 - 1291) remain a fascinating and misunderstood aspect of medieval history. Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades raised to campaign for it gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hopitallers as well as numerous smaller orders, and were a backdr ..." |
 | | Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon Wars. Anglo-Celtic Warfare, AD 410-1066. Osprey Men-At-Arms Series(1st Edition) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1987 by Osprey ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-548-9, ISBN: 0-85045-548-0 "The Arthurian Age; the Celtic Twilight; the Dark Ages; the Birth of England; these are the powerfully romantic names often given to one of the most confused yet vital periods in British history. It is an era upon which rival Celtic and English nationalisms frequently fought. It was also a period of settlement, and of the sword. This absorbing volume by David Nicolle transports us to an England shrouded in mystery and beset by savage con ..." |
 | | The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries (Men at Arms, 125) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1982 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-448-2, ISBN: 0-85045-448-4 "During the Middle Ages, Islam was Christian Europe's only civilized and most troublesome neighbor. The Middle Ages saw almost continual strife between these two distinct cultures. By the time the Frankish Crusaders reached the Middle East at the end of the 11th century, Islam had already incorporated three major races: Arabs, Persians and Turks, each of which contributed different strengths to the armoury of Islam. This title explores t ..." |
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