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Dr Dan Spencer

@gunpowderdan.bsky.social

Historian of late medieval military history. Specialising in English military technology, warfare, and castles. Also a fan of Warhammer, France, dogs, heavy metal and archery.

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Dr Dan Spencer@gunpowderdan.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A reminder that my latest article is available through Open Access. If you are interested in late medieval or early modern English warfare then be sure to give it a read or share.

Royal Historical Society@royalhistsoc.org · 8mo ago

How did the concept and role of the English soldier change across the late medieval and early modern divide? 'Change and Continuity in English Armies, 1453–1513' by Dan Spencer, a new research article in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society' bit.ly/44QK8Y7 #Skystorians 1/2

Opening page of the Transactions of the Royal Historical Society article, 'Change and Continuity in English Armies, 1453–1513', by Dan Spencer. Abstract: 'This article explores how and why English armies changed between the mid-fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. It thereby addresses a topic that has hitherto not received the attention it deserves, especially the issue of change and continuity across the late medieval and early modern divide. Administrative sources, such as indentures of war and inventories, are examined to trace changes in the terminology used to describe soldiers, the weaponry with which they were equipped and ratios of different types of combatants. This evidence is used to demonstrate that the role of men-at-arms and archers changed markedly over the course of the fifteenth century, with the latter evolving into a form of hybrid infantry. The reign of Henry VII was especially significant, with key developments including the emergence of new categories of soldiers. Contrary to past assessments, the bill only became the preferred English melee weapon in the last quarter of the fifteenth century, with the pike used alongside it in large numbers. European influences were important in driving these changes, which were integrated into a distinctive English style of warfare.'
Dr Dan Spencer@gunpowderdan.bsky.social · 7mo ago

My latest article is published in the RHS and is available through Open Access. In which I propose a radical (perhaps controversial) new explanation for how and why English armies and soldiers changed across the Late Medieval-Early Modern divide #medievalwarfare www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Change and Continuity in English Armies, 1453–1513 | Transactions of the Royal Historical Society | Cambridge Core

Change and Continuity in English Armies, 1453–1513

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Adam Chapman@adamchapman.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Interested in the historic environment? Want to help research, support and develop histories of place with the oldest and most ambitious (arguably) national local history project anywhere? Come and work with us!

Institute of Historical Research@ihr.bsky.social · last yr.

Job alert! Come and join us for 12 months in our lovely @chppc.bsky.social team. We're seeking a fixed-term Lecturer in Historic Environment, who'll work on our projects, including research, publishing and digitisation. Closing date 29 August. Please share! www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Dr Dan Spencer@gunpowderdan.bsky.social · last yr.

I had no idea just how much concussion affects your life when you suffer a blow to the head. Unless it happens to you, it is easy to be ignorant about it. I'm happy that I am starting to feel more like my normal self again after some time recovering though. I've been lucky all things considered

Adam Chapman@adamchapman.bsky.social · last yr.

Exciting (and important) news for #Skystorians! England's longest and most durable #LocalHistory project is now even bigger! With these four new projects, @vchlondon.bsky.social is now actively researching in 22 counties and two Ridings of Yorkshire: the most since before the First World War. 🗃️

Victoria County History@vch-home.bsky.social · last yr.

We are SUPER excited to share the news that the #VCH network is growing & has recently added 4 new projects in #Dorset, #Kent, #Lincolnshire & #London. These are all really exciting, collaborative projects, which you can find out more about here: blog.history.ac.uk/2025/04/four...

Dr Dan Spencer@gunpowderdan.bsky.social · last yr.

My book is currently on sale at a 60% discount. See below for details #medievalsky boydellandbrewer.com/978178327457...

Royal and Urban Gunpowder Weapons in Late Medieval England - Boydell and Brewer

First comprehensive study of English artillery in the late Middle Ages, bringing out its full impact on areas beyond the military.One of the most important t...

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Boydell & Brewer@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 60% OFF SALE NOW ON! Save on most hardbacks published before July 2024 in our Spring sale! Use BB600 at the checkout to claim your discount. Browse and view the full list of included books > buff.ly/elebpMY #BookSale #History #Music #Literature

Dr. Krista A. Milne@kmilne.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉✨The Destruction of Medieval Manuscripts in England ✨ Absolutely delighted to announce that my second book has just been released (and it's open access; free to download at the link below!). academic.oup.com/book/59790?f...

The Destruction of Medieval Manuscripts in England: Institutional Collections

Abstract. It is generally accepted that the contingencies of manuscript survival have disproportionately destroyed some sorts of manuscripts and not others

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