About the Author

Jim Bradbury's published books are mainly on English, French and military history of the medieval period, including The Medieval Archer 'a delight to read' - Steven Runciman), The Medieval Siege ('a very enjoyable book' - the Ricardian), Stephen and Matilda ('carefully researched' - Times Educational Supplement), The Battle of Hastings ('a stimulating and radical re-appraisal' - Ian Dawson), Medieval Warfare (by 'a respected expert in his field' - David Ditchburn), Philip Augustus ('the first major study in English this century' i.e. twentieth - David Bates), and most recently The Capetians.