How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 provides a wealth of information about the strategy and tactics of these early fleets and the extent to which the possibilities of sea power were understood and exploited. This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and diffic

List of illustrations, Maps, Preface, Introduction, 1 Dockyards and administration: the logistics of medieval fleets, 2 Invaders and settlers: operations in the Channel and the North Sea c.1000-c.1250, 3 Christians, Muslims and Crusaders: naval warfare in the Mediterranean at the time of the Crusades, 4 The Channel powers in the fourteenth century: the use of seapower by England, France and their allies, c.1277-c.1390, 5 The fifteenth century in northern waters: conflict and commerce raiding on a wider scale, 6 Venetians, Genoese and Turks: the Mediterranean 1300-1500, 7 Theory and practice: writings on naval warfare and the conduct of fleets, Conclusion, Glossary, Bibliography, Index