The Pursuit of Power. Technology, Armed Force, and Society since A.D. 1000

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(^62) Chapter Two
How Latin Christians achieved this proficiency, and the reckless­
ness with which they proceeded in the following centuries to commer­
cialize war more effectively and enthusiastically than any other popu­
lation on earth, is the theme of the next chapter.

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