Psychomachia (Conflict of the Soul) by Prudentius, which describes the battles between female personifications of human virtues and vices.
From manuscript: Leyden, Universitatsbibliothek, Cod. Burmanni Q 3
9th century, probably from Northern France.
I have included an English translation of the poem for the 'Chastity against Lust' section.
Abraham and Lot (http://warfare2.netai.net/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-Abraham_Lot.htm)
Chastity against Lust (http://warfare2.netai.net/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-Chastity-Lust.htm)
(http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11066&d=1381990315)
Large images:
Prudentius: The capture Of Lot, And Abraham In Pursuit (http://warfare2.netai.net/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-120v-large.htm)
Prudentius: Abraham returns victorious after freeing Lot (http://warfare2.netai.net/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-121r-large.htm)
An example of a full coloured page:
Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry (http://warfare2.netai.net/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-141v-142r-large.htm)
MIRROR SITE
Abraham and Lot (http://warfare.likamva.in/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-Abraham_Lot.htm)
Chastity against Lust (http://warfare.likamva.in/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-Chastity-Lust.htm)
Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry (http://warfare.likamva.in/6C-11C/Prudentius-Leyden-Burmanni-Q3-141v-142r-large.htm)
Druzhina
Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers (http://warfare.atspace.eu/index.htm)
Love his style, his horses are great.
It's almost like a modern graphic novel or cartoon strip.
Does look somehow modern, doesn't it ? :)
Cheers - Phil.