ARMIES OF DARK AGES EUROPE, 613-987: Charlemagne, the Carolingians and Their Enemies

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Explores the rise of the Frankish Kingdom, focusing on Charlemagne's military campaigns and the evolution of the Frankish army. Details the enemies that Charlemagne fought, such as the Arabs, Basques, Bretons, Frisians, Vikings, Saxons, Thuringians, Slavs, Avars, Bavarians, and Lombards. Follows the evolution of the Frankish Army from the rise of the Franks under the Merovingian monarchs to the dissolution of the Carolingian royal family, reconstructing the most important military campaigns in detail. Examines the victories and defeats and covers all major troop types, providing information on the organization and equipment of each contingent. Contains 60 color illustrations and dozens of stunning color photographs depicting replica weapons and equipment of the period in use.