11th century Italy

Brodir · Post by **Brodir** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 4:29 pm

Hey All

I've recently shifted my interest to Italy in the 11th century. I've done some research online, but barely scratched the surface. I'm looking for book recommendations and general info.

My interests, of course, are leaning toward a military portrayal. It seems that the main fighting groups in Italy at the time were Byzantines, Normans, Arabs, and the native Italians. I'm oretty comfortable with the clothing and equipment of the Greeks and Normans, but less sure about the Arabs and the native Lombard/Italian warriors.

Just trying to drum up some discussion and perhaps a few pics, thanks in advance,

~Wil

Christophe de Frisselle · Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:57 am

The Normans in Sicily: The Normans in the South 1016-1130 and the Kingdom in the Sun 1130-1194

Brodir · Post by **Brodir** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 1:56 am

Christophe, that looks like a really excellent book, thanks for the lead. Do you own it?

~Wil

Brodir · Post by **Brodir** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:24 pm

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The Normans in Sicily: The Normans in the South 1016-1130 and the Kingdom in the Sun 1130-1194</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

THe library at my school has this book in two parts, I just checked out the first book (1016-1130). THanks for the lead, looks good. As an aside, they also had a book by the same author called, "The Other Conquest". I didn't read it, but the table of contents is identical to the 1016-1130 book. Interesting.

Also,

~Wil

Russ Mitchell · Post by **Russ Mitchell** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 3:23 pm

When you're done, I'll come shoot arrows at you... ;-)

Brodir · Post by **Brodir** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:31 pm

Done what, the book? Just ask to borrrow it, dude

~Wil

Russ Mitchell · Post by **Russ Mitchell** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:42 am

Borrow a book? From an Italian? What's the point in that, when you can just ride on through Ravenna on your wee little horseys, shooting everythying in sight?