The Hun

Name: The Hun
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Scourge of God AD 375–565

By Nic Fields

Series: Warrior

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The Hun by Nic Fields delves into the historical and military events surrounding the Hun Empire, focusing on their rise and interactions with surrounding territories. The book explores the Huns' strategies, culture, and influence across Europe, offering an insightful look into one of history's most enigmatic nomadic tribes.
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If you're fascinated by the intricate tapestry of historical warfare and military tactics, particularly about steppe nomads, this book might captivate you. It explores the impact of the Huns on the ancient world, offering insights into their culture and fearsome military prowess. It's perfect for history enthusiasts eager to delve into the life and times of one of antiquity’s most enigmatic peoples.

The Hun

The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. This book explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of the Emperor Justinian.

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The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. Superb horsemen and excellent archers, they fought with a reflex composite-bow that could penetrate armour at 100 metres.

In battle, they would rush into the fray with surprising speed and apparent chaos, maintaining an incessant barrage until the enemy was sufficiently weakened. Thus their very name came to epitomise swift, merciless destruction.

The Hun explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics, and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of Emperor Justinian. It includes the great battle of Chalons and the reign of Attila.

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The Hun by Nic Fields has been praised for its high-quality edition and for offering insightful information about the lesser-known aspects of these historical peoples. It comes highly recommended for readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this subject.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846030253

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 49 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Christa Hook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 64

Collections

Ancient & Classical History European History History & Military Nic Fields Non-Fiction Series: Warrior

About the Author

Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.

Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in publishing and television, and she has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. She has had work selected for the Laing Land and Seascape Exhibition 2000 at the Mall, and the Not the Royal Academy Exhibition 2000 at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery.