My book is out

**Hurin_Rules** · 01-31-2008, 18:10

Hi all,

I haven't posted in these boards for a while, but I thought I would just put in a quick notice that my book (The Military Leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046-1115) is finally being published in the next few weeks.

I've got a thread on it in the monastery, where I hope to answer any questions about medieval military history that arise from it. But here I thought I'd add a thread for any questions that arise about modern military history and events, since the book addresses some wider questions, such as the role of women in warfare and 'Fourth Generation Warfare' (though mostly I deal with these issues in my conclusion).

The society for medieval military history (De re militari) is also hosting a sample chapter, which you can read here:

http://www.deremilitari.org/resources/articles/hay.html

And here's the monastery thread for specifically medieval questions:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...59#post1819259

So, let me know if you have any questions; I'll be happy to answer them!

Cheers,

--Hurin

**Ser Clegane** · 01-31-2008, 18:12

Cool

Congrats and welcome back to the realms of the Backroom, Hurin

**Vladimir** · 01-31-2008, 18:15

Silly professor. Thinks he'll find rational minds back here, pfftt!

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

**Fragony** · 01-31-2008, 18:23

Women in war, hmmm. Was their such a thing such as beautiful woman wearing nothing but fur actually fighting for the men in the tribe next to them or was that just wishfull thinking, Congrats on book

**Hurin_Rules** · 01-31-2008, 18:44

Originally Posted by Fragony

Women in war, hmmm. Was their such a thing such as beautiful woman wearing nothing but fur actually fighting for the men in the tribe next to them or was that just wishfull thinking[?]

Generally no, this has been exaggerated (it seems): only certain unnamed videogames would contemplate whole units of 'Screeching Women'

But amongst some tribes such as the Sarmatians/Scythians, it does seem that some individual women did fight, since they were buried with their bows and their armor.

If you're thinking of Raquel Welsch in a 10,000 BC-type of thing, then that's probably just fantasy (wonderful as that is

)

Congrats on book

Thanks! It is pretty exciting for me to see it finally make it into print.

**doc_bean** · 01-31-2008, 18:23

Congrats !

**KukriKhan** · 01-31-2008, 18:50

The Man U. Press site is slow to respond, obviously innundated with requests for more info on our Prof 's new tome. Huzzah!

Rumor had it you were out chasing bar-wenches and such, but I told 'em: "No! He's doing serious real-life stuff! Wait! You'll see!".

Welcome back.

**Adrian II** · 01-31-2008, 18:46

Originally Posted by Hurin_Rules

Hi all,

I haven't posted in these boards for a while, but I thought I would just put in a quick notice that my book (The Military Leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046-1115) is finally being published in the next few weeks.

Hey Hurin Rules, nice to have you back! I missed you. Congratulations with the book, man.