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The theory of warfare

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Medieval Warfare

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Medieval warfare was such a supremely practical art that it may seem perverse to begin by considering theory. It is true that theory and practice were often far apart, yet the theory forms a basis from which the practice can be considered.

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  1. Helen Nicholson
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© 2004 Helen J. Nicholson

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Nicholson, H. (2004). The theory of warfare. In: Medieval Warfare. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-4386-6_2

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