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Germanic Warrior AD 236–568

Series: Warrior
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Germanic Warrior AD 236–568 by Simon MacDowall delves into the lives and warfare of the Germanic tribes during the turbulent period from the third to the sixth centuries AD. The book explores how these warriors impacted the Roman Empire through their raids, strategies, and eventual settlements. It provides vivid insights into their cultural practices, military tactics, and the role they played in shaping medieval European history.
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient warfare, with engaging insights into the lives, strategies, and battles of fierce Germanic tribes during a tumultuous historical period. You might find this book captivating if you have an interest in military strategies, historical conflicts, and the evolution of warrior culture between the 3rd and 6th centuries.

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Germanic Warrior AD 236–568

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The 3rd to the 6th centuries saw the collapse of the classical Mediterranean civilisation and the emergence of new states in western Europe based on the Germanic warrior society.

Germanic Warrior AD 236–568 focuses particularly on the men who made up the retinues of the Germanic warlords who carved kingdoms out of the carcass of the West Roman Empire. Although sources are scarce, Simon MacDowall constructs a convincing picture, using evidence from Roman historians, German archaeology and Anglo-Saxon poetry.

The warriors' society, hierarchy, training, equipment, appearance, tactics and style of fighting are all examined, building a comprehensive portrait of the Germanic warrior in this period.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855325869

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 54 b/w; 12 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Angus McBride
  • Illustrated by Angus McBride

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Simon MacDowall is a professional army officer with a life long passion for history. His hobbies include painting military figurines and wargaming. He has lived in England, Canada, Germany and Belgium as well as seeing service in Central America and the former Yugoslavia. He enjoys good food and drink, travel, wilderness camping and writing.

Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

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