The History Behind Game of Thrones - The North Remembers

A wall in the distant north cuts the world in two. Ruthless sea-born warriors raid the coasts from their war galleys, yearning to regain lost glories. A young nobleman and his kin are slaughtered under a banner of truce within a mighty castle.

About the author

David C. Weinczok is a writer, presenter, and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland based in Edinburgh. He is a regular features writer for The Scots Magazine and has composed works on Scottish history for History Today and History Scotland. David is a frequent guest on BBC Radio Scotland, and presents documentary videos for Dig It! TV. He has visited nearly 400 Scottish castles to date, and is known for creating online historical content as 'The Castle Hunter' to raise the profile of Scotland's ancient and medieval historic sites.

Summary

Covers over 5,000 years of history and a vast array of subjects including character comparisons, theories of kingship and warfare, creatures of lore, medieval architecture and deadly webs of courtly intrigue. Includes 38 photographs, digital reconstructions, illustrations and a unique fantasy-style map of Scotland.

Product details

• Authors: David C Weinczok, David C. Weinczok
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9781526781451
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-8145-1
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 233 mm x 157 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 384 g
• Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Antike, Militärgeschichte, HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Medieval, History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Ancient