Viking Weapons Warfare
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Viking Weapons Warfare
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Author : J. Kim Siddorn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Viking Weapons Warfare written by J. Kim Siddorn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
Written from the point of view of the Viking warrior and of those who had to face him, this book details the design and construction of the various weapons used by the Norse peoples we have come to call 'the Vikings'. In particular it explains the advantages and constraints of each weapon and describes how these weapons appeared to their original users -- and how they appeared to their opponents.
Weapons Of The Viking Warrior
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Author : Gareth Williams
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-01-24
Weapons Of The Viking Warrior written by Gareth Williams and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-24 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikings' success including bows and arrows. Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.
Vikings At War
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Author : Kim Hjardar
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2016-11-22
Vikings At War written by Kim Hjardar and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-22 with History categories.
An illustrated guide to Viking warfare from strategy and weapons to culture and tradition: “a very excellent introduction to the Viking age as a whole” (Justin Pollard, historical consultant for the Amazon television series Vikings). From the time when sailing was first introduced to Scandinavia, Vikings reached virtually every corner of Europe and even America with their raids and conquests. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering followed in their wake, but the encounters between cultures also brought immense change to both European and Nordic societies. In Vikings at War, historian Kim Hjardar presents a comprehensive overview of Viking weapons technology, military traditions and tactics, offensive and defensive strategies, fortifications, ships, and command structure. The most crucial element of the Viking’s success was their strategy of arriving by sea, attacking with great force, and withdrawing quickly. In their militarized society, honor was everything, and ruining one’s posthumous reputation was considered worse than death itself. Vikings at War features more than 380 color illustrations, including beautiful reconstruction drawings, maps, cross-section drawings of ships, line-drawings of fortifications, battle plan reconstructions, and photos of surviving artifacts, including weapons and jewelry. Winner of Norway’s Saga Prize, Vikings at War is now available in English with this new translation. “A magnificent piece of work [that] I’d recommend to anyone with an interest in the Viking period.” —Justin Pollard, historical consultant for the Amazon television series Vikings
Weapons And Warfare In Viking And Medieval Dublin
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Author : Andrew Halpin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Weapons And Warfare In Viking And Medieval Dublin written by Andrew Halpin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Excavations (Archaeology) categories.
Norse Warfare
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Author : Martina Sprague
language : en
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Release Date : 2007
Norse Warfare written by Martina Sprague and has been published by Hippocrene Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
Until the early 1000s, waves of strange and ferocious warriors from the barren northlands swept into Britain and Western Europe. Plundering and pillaging, they left devastation in their wake. Trembling victims never knew when they would strike next. The Vikings fought for personal glory, material wealth and a longing for adventure and freedom. This book tackles the myth of the Vikings, their unconventional methods of warfare, cunning strategies and boldly innovative ship building techniques. The author casts a scholarly eye and a fresh light onto these fiercely independent people.
Viking Warfare
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Author : Ian P. Stephenson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Viking Warfare written by Ian P. Stephenson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Military art and science categories.
Despite a wealth of archaeological evidence on this subject, there has been no major study in English since the nineteenth century. Ian Stephenson examines the types and range of weapons and armor found, and considers other aspects in order to build a complete picture of the warfare of the period.
Viking Weapons And Combat Techniques
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Author : William R. Short
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Viking Weapons And Combat Techniques written by William R. Short and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
A History of the Arms, Armor, and Individual Fighting Strategies of Medieval Europe's Most Feared Warriors A source of enduring fascination, the Vikings are the most famous raiders of medieval Europe. Despite the exciting and compelling descriptions in the Icelandic sagas and other contemporary accounts that have fueled this interest, we know comparatively little about Viking age arms and armor as compared to weapons from other historical periods. We know even less about how the weapons were used. While the sagas provide few specific combat details, the stories are invaluable. They were written by authors familiar with the use of weapons for an audience that, likewise, knew how to use them. Critically, the sagas describe how these weapons were wielded not by kings or gods, but by ordinary men, as part of their everyday lives. Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques provides an introduction to the arms and armor of the people who lived in Northern Europe during the Viking age, roughly the years 793-1066. Using a variety of available sources, including medieval martial arts treatises, and copiously illustrated with images of historical artifacts, battle sites, and demonstrations of modern replicas of Viking weapons, the author and his colleagues at Hurstwic (a Viking-age living history organization) and at the Higgins Armory Sword Guild have reconstructed the combat techniques of the Viking age and what is known about the defensive and offensive weapons of the time in general. Throughout, the author corrects some popular misconceptions about Viking warriors and warfare, such as the belief that their combat techniques were crude and blunt rather than sophisticated. In addition, the book provides an overview of Viking history and culture, focusing on the importance of weapons to the society as well as the Vikings' lasting impact on Europe through their expeditions of trade and exploration.
Anglo Saxon Weapons And Warfare
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Author : Richard Underwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Anglo Saxon Weapons And Warfare written by Richard Underwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
A survey describing the weapons and equipment of the Anglo-Saxon warrior during the three-and-a-half centuries from the end of Roman Britain to the arrival of the Vikings (AD 450-800).
Weapons Of The Vikings
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Author : Matt Doeden
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2009
Weapons Of The Vikings written by Matt Doeden and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Vikings categories.
"Describes the weapons of Viking warriors, including hand-to-hand combat weapons, long range weapons, defenses, and transportation"--Provided by publisher.
Weapons Of The Viking Warrior
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Author : Gareth Williams
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-01-24
Weapons Of The Viking Warrior written by Gareth Williams and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-24 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikings' success including bows and arrows. Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.