The forgotten victim: an introduction -- The innocent in primitive and ancient warfare -- "Innocence" in early Christian thought -- "Just war" in the Middle Ages -- Medieval warfare and its limitations -- The "peace of God" and chivalry -- The innocent becomes the noncombatant -- The emegence of the civilian -- The maturity of an illusion -- The living victim: a conclusion
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-161) and index