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Author |
: Philip Line |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 344 |
Release |
: 2015-06-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781632208729 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1632208725 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Vikings and Their Enemies by : Philip Line
A fresh account of some of history's greatest warriors. The Vikings had an extraordinary and far-reaching historical impact. From the eighth to the eleventh centuries, they ranged across Europe—raiding, exploring, colonizing—and their presence was felt as far away as Russia and Byzantium. They are most famous as warriors, yet perhaps their talent for warfare is too little understood. Philip Line, in this scholarly and highly readable study of the Viking age, uses original documentary sources—the chronicles, sagas, and poetry—and the latest archaeological evidence to describe how the Vikings and their enemies in northern Europe organized for war. His graphic examination gives an up-to-date interpretation of the Vikings’ approach to violence and their fighting methods that will be fascinating reading for anyone who is keen to understand how they operated and achieved so much in medieval Europe. He explores the practicalities of waging war in the Viking age, including compelling accounts of the nature of campaigns and raids, and detailed accounts of Viking-age battles on land and sea, using all the available evidence to give an insight into the experience of combat. Throughout this fascinating book, Philip Line seeks to dispel common myths about the Vikings and misconceptions about their approach to warfare. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Author |
: Philip Line |
Publisher |
: Skyhorse |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020-06-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1510758364 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781510758360 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Vikings and Their Enemies by : Philip Line
"A wide range of topics are covered, from the equipment and training of the individual warriors to the overall structure of their campaigns. There is also an interesting section on the world view of the Viking warriors and their contemporaries." —HistoryofWar.org The Vikings had an extraordinary and far-reaching historical impact. From the eighth to the eleventh centuries, they ranged across Europe—raiding, exploring, colonizing—and their presence was felt as far away as Russia and Byzantium. They are most famous as warriors, yet perhaps their talent for warfare is too little understood. Philip Line, in this scholarly and highly readable study of the Viking age, uses original documentary sources—the chronicles, sagas, and poetry—and the latest archaeological evidence to describe how the Vikings and their enemies in northern Europe organized for war. His graphic examination gives an up-to-date interpretation of the Vikings’ approach to violence and their fighting methods that will be fascinating reading for anyone who is keen to understand how they operated and achieved so much in medieval Europe. He explores the practicalities of waging war in the Viking age, including compelling accounts of the nature of campaigns and raids, and detailed accounts of Viking-age battles on land and sea, using all the available evidence to give an insight into the experience of combat. Throughout this fascinating book, Philip Line seeks to dispel common myths about the Vikings and misconceptions about their approach to warfare.
Author |
: Katrina Burge |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 139 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0646505599 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780646505596 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vikings and Their Enemies by : Katrina Burge
Author |
: Martin Arnold |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 2006-11-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781461646037 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1461646030 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Vikings by : Martin Arnold
This concise and balanced history traces the 300-year saga of the pirates and warlords who poured out of Scandinavia between the eighth and eleventh centuries, terrorizing, conquering, and ultimately settling vast tracts of land throughout Europe. Undaunted by the might of the Arab caliphates and the Byzantine Empire, they founded Russia, originated the bloodline that came to rule France, and created a North Sea empire that included England. They also established settlements across the North Atlantic, notably in Iceland and Greenland, and their adventurous spirit and extraordinary seafaring skills led them to explore and briefly build colonies in North America. These were the Vikings, initially ferocious pagan warriors seeking land and booty under the banners of their gods, but eventually belligerent Christian kings commanding vast armies. Martin Arnold provides a lively and accessible account of the early medieval period that became known as the Viking Age. Drawing on rich literary and archaeological source material, the first half of the book focuses especially on Viking culture, religious beliefs, and battle tactics and weaponry. The second half ranges over the four main theaters of Viking activity—the British Isles, Western Europe, the Slavic regions, and the North Atlantic settlements. Arnold vividly illustrates the two faces of the Vikings: on the one hand, savage, greedy, and implacable; on the other, adventurous, innovative, and artistic.
Author |
: Ben Hubbard |
Publisher |
: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages |
: 226 |
Release |
: 2016-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781502624550 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1502624559 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Viking Warriors by : Ben Hubbard
In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders, as infamous for their brutality as their exploration, come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings, and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the Northern hemisphere. With their far-reaching longships and fierce tactics, the influence and violence of the Vikings spread from America to the Middle East, leaving behind traces of an iconic culture and combative strategy.
Author |
: Ben Hubbard |
Publisher |
: Landscape History |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 2017-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1782745157 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781782745150 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Viking Warrior by : Ben Hubbard
It is better to stand and fight. If you run, you'll only die tired. - Viking saying. Beginning in 789 CE, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked settlements and invaded the Atlantic coast of Europe and the British Isles. They looted and enslaved their enemies, terrorising all whom they encountered. But that is only part of their story. Sailing their famous longboats, they discovered Iceland and America (both by accident) and also sailed up the Seine to Paris (which they sacked). They settled from Newfoundland to Russia, founded Dublin and fought battles as far afield as the Caspian Sea. A thousand years after their demise, traces of the Vikings can be found as far apart as Canada and Turkey. They traded walruses with Inuits, brought Russian furs to Western Europe and took European slaves to Constantinople. Their graves contain Arab silver, Byzantine silks and Frankish weapons and artefacts. Arranged thematically, The Viking Warrior examines the Norsemen through their origins, society, raiding culture, weapons and war tactics, exploration, trade, settlements and kingdoms. Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, maps and artworks, The Viking Warrior is an expertly written account of a people who have long captured the popular imagination.
Author |
: WILLIAM R. SHORT |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 512 |
Release |
: 2021-07-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 159416360X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781594163609 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Synopsis Men of Terror by : WILLIAM R. SHORT
An Interdisciplinary Study of Viking Culture that Dispels Myths and Expands Our Understanding of Their World Sometime near the end of the tenth century, a man named Fraði died in Sweden. His kinsmen raised a granite runestone to his memory in Denmark. The carved message appears to tell us that Fraði was "first among all Vikings" and that he was the "terror of men." Known sources about the Vikings revolve around the constant threat of violence: literary and artistic sources from both inside and outside Viking lands, including poetry, myths, stories, and artwork; law codes; burial practices; weapons; even their ship and house architecture. Based on nearly two decades of research, Men of Terror: A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat is a heavily illustrated interdisciplinary study of the heart of Viking society: weapons and combat. Relying on a vast array of sources from a wide range of fields, research scientist William R. Short and independent scholar and martial arts instructor Reynir A. Óskarson dig deep into the culture of men like Fraði to better understand the mindset and performance of Viking warriors that led them to venerate and praise acts of violence and aggression. In the process they have painstakingly reverse-engineered Viking combat techniques to account for the archaeology we have. Along the way, they answer questions such as, Were there women warriors? Why did Vikings burn their enemies alive inside their homes? Why were these brutal, horrific acts such as raiding held in such high esteem? Through their comprehensive research, the authors present a holistic picture of this society from what previously had only been disparate and intriguing parts. By the end of the book, the reader will understand the importance of combat to Viking society, the nature of that combat, and the code of these "men of terror."
Author |
: Harper St. George |
Publisher |
: Harlequin |
Total Pages |
: 249 |
Release |
: 2019-03-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781488047176 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1488047170 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Marrying Her Viking Enemy by : Harper St. George
A Saxon maiden Bound to a Viking warrior Part of To Wed a Viking: The conquering Danes have taken everything from Elswyth—even her mother. So, despite the uneasy truce between their people, she knows where her loyalties lie. Until she meets towering Rolfe, leader of the opposing forces. Her mind knows this muscled Viking is her enemy. So why is her traitorous body so tempted by his suggestion that she become his wife? To Wed a Viking miniseries Book 1 — Marrying Her Viking Enemy Book 2 — coming soon! “It isn’t like reading a book, it’s like watching a movie play out. Which really shows off just what an amazing writer Harper St. George is, her way with words and creating a story that instantly grabs your attention is marvelous”—Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on An Outlaw to Protect Her “The action is solid and interesting, and the mystery a page turner. The economics of respectability play an interesting role in the book’s emotional pull.” —All About Romance on An Outlaw to Protect Her
Author |
: Howard Linskey |
Publisher |
: Badger Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 32 |
Release |
: 2014-03-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781784648848 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1784648841 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vikings by : Howard Linskey
Viking warriors raided other countries, terrified their enemies and stole treasure and land from them. Find out here how they lived, fought and died. Whether your reluctant readers want to know about famous historical events, comic heroes, deadly plagues and animals, the wonders of space or mountain exploration, there is something in this set to cater for them! With a reading age of 8-8.5, and full of features to make reading more inviting for reluctant or struggling readers, these books are perfect to ignite an interest for a new subject, whilst simultaneously developing a sense of achievement and progress in the act of reading.
Author |
: Paddy Griffith |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1932033602 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781932033601 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Viking Art of War by : Paddy Griffith
Part of their strategic problem was the scarcity and even unreliability of their shipping. They had an essentially coastal rather than oceanic navy, and their manpower was limited. For most of the high Viking era they could field only one 'Great Army' at a time, and had to be content with relatively minor raiding operations elsewhere. Nevertheless, the appearance of even few highly-motivated Vikings in an area without good coastal defence could often spread.