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The medieval era has often been considered the Dark Ages, a time of little civil development and simple, almost backwards, social systems. Medieval warfare specifically has been regarded with little respect and has been seen to lack military artistry. From this fertile, yet uncultivated, ground comes the early modern period of European history. The main point of contention is the cavalry's early dominance over European culture, which inevitably will be replaced by infantry soldiers. Several …

…warfare, as seen through the eyes of Verbruggen, is a time of vast developments in technology, architecture, and military strategy. Attempting to step away from unreliable sources and taking into account inadequacy, Verbruggen shifts through many sources to find the truth within the texts, which range from eyewitness accounts to clerical documentation. Verbruggen's arguments remind us that during the medieval period the multi layered military evolution was strong and deeply ingrain within its violent society.