The Art of War in Middle Ages

A landmark study of medieval warfare, The Art of War in the Middle Ages by Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman remains one of the most authoritative examinations of how strategy, technology, and chivalric culture shaped the battlefields of Europe. First published in the late nineteenth century, this classic work traces the evolution of warfare from the fall of Rome to the rise of gunpowder, revealing the intricate balance between courage, discipline, and innovation that defined medieval combat.

Oman combines meticulous scholarship with vivid historical narrative, analyzing the transformation of armies, fortifications, and tactics through centuries of crusades, feudal conflicts, and dynastic wars. His attention to social and moral dimensions—the role of knighthood, faith, and military ethics—sets this study apart as both a technical and cultural history of war.

As influential today as it was upon publication, this volume remains a cornerstone for students of military history and medieval studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of how war both reflected and reshaped the civilization that waged it.

Complete edition of C. W. C. Oman’s foundational history of medieval warfare

Explores tactics, fortifications, and the rise of organized armies from 476 to 1485

Combines strategic analysis with social and cultural insight

Essential for readers of military history, medieval studies, and historical strategy