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Viking
The Norse Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual
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A guide to the Norse world of the tenth century ad. It helps you discover everything you will need to become a successful Viking warrior: how to join a war band; what to look for in a good leader; how to behave at a feast; what weapons and armour to choose; how to fight in a shield wall; where to go raiding; and how to navigate at sea.
A practical guide to the Norse world of the tenth century AD
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So, you want to be a Viking warrior? Fame, glory, and wealth await those who brave storms and enemy spears to plunder far and wide in foreign lands. Who wouldn't like a piece of the action? To come home laden with silver, earning a reputation that will live on long after lesser men have been forgotten?
Discover everything you will need to become a successful Viking warrior: how to join a war band, what to look for in a good leader, how to behave at a feast, what weapons and armour to choose, how to fight in a shield wall, where to go raiding, how to plunder a monastery and ransom a monk, and how to navigate at sea. The humorous text, peppered with quotes from sagas and chronicles, will take you on an engrossing journey from joining a raiding party to how to die gloriously.
Written by a leading authority on the period and combining the latest archaeological discoveries with modern-day reconstructions, tales from the Norse sagas, and 16 pages of colour illustrations, Viking paints a vivid picture of what it was like to be a Viking warrior.
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John Haywood's Viking is praised for its wit and informative content, providing an engaging yet scholarly look into Viking life. The book is noted for its vivid illustrations, lively style, and richness in historical and archaeological details. It offers fascinating insights into the Viking Age, making it both an entertaining and educational read.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780500251942
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 February 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 106 Illustrations, black and white; 29 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 208
About the Author
John Haywood is Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of History, University of Lancaster and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. A highly experienced cartographic editor and author, his many publications include The Great Migrations, The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations and The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings.
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