The Vikings

Informationen zum Autor Ian Heath is the highly respected author of Armies of the Nineteenth Century , a five-volume work covering the armies of 19th-century Asia. Ian lives in Cambridgeshire. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext In this worthy addition to the Elite series, Ian Heath transports us to the time of the Vikings examining their epic journeys and the ships they made them in, their methods of warfare - the organisation of their armies and tactics employed, their appearance and equipment and the general history of these fascinating warrior-explorers. His authoritative text is backed by many fine illustrations and photographs including 12 stunning full colour plates by Angus McBride, one of the world's most respected military artists. Inhaltsverzeichnis Who were the Vikings? Viking ships The Vikings abroad The Vikings in England: 9th-10th centuries The Vikings in Ireland: the Battle of Clontarf The Vikings in the east The Varangian Guard The Vikings in England: the 11th century Viking warfare Tactics The Jomsvikings Berserks and Wolfcoats The Raven standard Further reading

Product details

• Authors: Ian Heath, Heath Ian
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.1985
• EAN: 9780850455656
• ISBN: 978-0-85045-565-6
• Series: Elite
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, CE period up to c 1500, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, HISTORY / Europe / Nordic Countries