the anvil of war
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The Anvil Of WarMedieval War & Social Change
“The origins of Europe
were hammered out on the
anvil of war.”
Changes In Warfare And Military Technology Lead To
Changes In Society
From 5th-10th Centuries, Almost Constant Violent
Invasions
“Peace” Barely Exists
How Can Europe Protect Itself?
Feudalism Is The Answer
High Tech Military
Hardware: The
Stirrup
Knights Have Absolute Advantage Over Men
On Foot
Only The Knights Matter
How Pay For These
Expensive Specialists?
Feudalism Is The Answer (Again)
Violent Mounted Nobles Dominate Europe For
Centuries
Change!14th Century
Infantry Revolution
Infantry Can Now Kill Cavalry
Shift From Mounted Dominance Stimulates
ChangeSocial
Armies not dominated by nobles anymore
PoliticalArmies larger, war deadlier
EconomicWar more expensiveKings need more money
More Change: The
Artillery Revolution of 15th Century
Castles Are No Longer
So Tough
But Artillery Is Expensive
Only Kings Can Afford Lots Of Artillery
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