The Vikings played a major role in the history of practically every nation from Ireland to Russia. This text covers the broad spectrum of Nordic history during this period and covers such famous events as the Battle of Clontarf and the discovery of America by Erik the Red.
|
There is a newer edition of this item:
|
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
The Bringing History to Life collection is made up of Osprey's all-time favourite titles, re-released with striking new covers - selected titles also include visitor information sections.
About the Author
Ian Heath is a highly respected author, and has written a number of Osprey titles, including MAA 89 Byzantine Armies 886-1118, MAA 287 Byzantine Armies 1118-1461 and MAA 275 The Taiping Rebellion 1851-66. He is also currently working on a five-volume project covering the armies of 19th-century Asia. Ian lives and works in Cambridgeshire, UK.
--This text refers to an alternate
Paperback
edition.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Trip to the Viking World,
By
This review is from: The Vikings (Elite) (Paperback)
Excellent detail on the construction of ships and the prevalence of archery, as well as the usual info on swords, shields, and armor. I recommend this as a first book on Viking sailing and fighting, as well as to the deeper researcher.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good For Its Brevity.,
By
This review is from: The Vikings (Elite) (Paperback)
As always Angus McBride's color plates are as lifelike as can be. Especially, plates A,E,F, & G. These elite series are more in depth than the usual armor, weapons, & uniforms. The text is more varied. From their origins in the eigth century to all their adventures from all compass points, we get little gems of information. A refreshingly wide range of sources are used. Norse sagas, English, Arab, Byzantine, Frankish, & Irish chronicles. Most areas are touched on to varying degrees. From their tactics, well known campaigns, & the Varangian guard to the less known "Jomsvikings." The latter being independent, strictly run mercenary companies.
Also, some interesting anecdotes: Did you know that dark hair was much more common among the Danes than the Swedes & Norwegians? That certainly would explain the physical appearance of the Normans on the Bayeux Tapestry. If it had a dozen more pages I would have given it five stars. For 63 pages it was well worth the price.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great overview of the Viking period!,
By
This review is from: The Vikings (Elite) (Paperback)
I have always been a big fan of the Osprey series books, and a fan of Angus MacBride's work. This book is a good overview of the evolving nature of Viking warfare, from the first raids on the British isles, to the end of the Viking period. Included is a useful collection of photos of Viking weapons, armour annd other artifacts. But for me, the star of the show was the colour plates, what amazing work! MacBride gives us a diversity of glimpses, such as Viking home-life, building a long ship, the aftermath of a raid, and a great sea-battle, and the end of the Norse adventure in North America. This is a great book for anyone interested in the Viking period!
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence:
'789: In this year King Beorhtric took to wife Eadburh, daughter of King Offa. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mail corselets, raven standard, oth century, picture stones Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Universitetets Oldsaksamling, High King, Varangian Guard, Earl Sigurd, East Anglia, Harald Hardrada, Long Serpent, Njal's Saga, Swein Forkbeard, Bayeux Tapestry, Earl Eric, The Trustees of the British Museum, Antikvarisk-Topografiska Arkivet, Earl Sigvald, Snorri Sturlusson, Stamford Bridge, Five Boroughs New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
'789: In this year King Beorhtric took to wife Eadburh, daughter of King Offa. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mail corselets, raven standard, oth century, picture stones Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Universitetets Oldsaksamling, High King, Varangian Guard, Earl Sigurd, East Anglia, Harald Hardrada, Long Serpent, Njal's Saga, Swein Forkbeard, Bayeux Tapestry, Earl Eric, The Trustees of the British Museum, Antikvarisk-Topografiska Arkivet, Earl Sigvald, Snorri Sturlusson, Stamford Bridge, Five Boroughs New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 14
books:
See all 14 books this book cites
- A History of the Vikings (Vol i) by T. D. Kendrick on page 61
- Vinland Sagas by Magnus Magnusson on page 61
- The Age of the Vikings by P. H. Sawyer on page 61
- A History of the Vikings by Gwyn Jones on page 61
- The Vikings in Britain (Historical Association Studies) by Henry Loyn on page 61
See all 14 books this book cites
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
|
|
