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> frequent wars The vast majority of wars in the Middle Ages would be considered mere skirmishes by modern standards.
by nyokodo 6y ago
> frequent wars
The vast majority of wars in the Middle Ages would be considered mere skirmishes by modern standards.
- coldtea 6y agoYes, and in many case the 'civilians' were not affected, it was mostly professional armies and mercenaries. The "popular/people's army" (armies of common folk) come later (though, of course, we have examples of it in the ancient world too, as well as examples where common folk to the short end of the stick during conflict. It was just not that common in feudal times).