THE BLACK PRINCE AND KING JEAN II OF FRANCE: Generalship in the Hundred Years War

Analyzes the leadership qualities of the prince and the king according to the principles of war enunciated by Sun Tzu and Vegetius as well as the modern principles of war of the United Kingdom armed forces. Hoskins gives readers a fascinating insight into the nature of command and the conduct of war in the Middle Ages. Maps & illustrations, some in color.