Publisher's Synopsis
Gilbert of the Haye's Prose Manuscript V1: The Buke of the Law of Armys or, Buke of Bataillis is a historical text that has been edited and compiled by J.H. Stevenson. This book is the first volume of the manuscript and is a transcription of the original work by Gilbert of the Haye, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th and early 15th century.The Buke of the Law of Armys or, Buke of Bataillis is a treatise on warfare and the rules of combat. It provides a detailed account of the tactics and strategies used in medieval warfare, as well as the laws and customs that governed the conduct of soldiers and knights. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the organization of armies, the use of weapons and armor, and the role of cavalry and infantry in battle.The manuscript is written in Middle Scots, a dialect of the Scots language that was spoken during the Middle Ages. The text is accompanied by detailed annotations and commentary by J.H. Stevenson, providing context and explaining the historical significance of the work.This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, military history, and the history of the Scots language. It offers a unique insight into the world of medieval warfare and the cultural and linguistic traditions of Scotland during the late Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
