This course serves as a continuation of the history of warfare, addressing the same questions and seeking the same answers. This course confronts the complex topic of medieval war and analyzes global culture from AD 500 to 1500, whilst debunking modern myths of medieval society being dark or crude. Major topics include the devastating power of the Asian Steppe armies, the Crusades, and the Hundred Yearsà War. Prerequisite: HST 104. Required for the minor in military history and grand strategy. Spring, odd-numbered years.
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