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