Author : John Haywood
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500771419
Viking: The Norse Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual by John Haywood Pdf
Combines the latest research and discoveries with a humorous eye to take us inside the Viking world So you want to be a Viking? Vikings are the lords of the northern seas. Fame, glory, and wealth await those who brave storms and enemy spears to plunder far and wide in foreign lands. Who wouldn’t like to come home laden with silver, earning a reputation that will live on long after lesser men have been forgotten? This book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful Viking warrior in the tenth century. How to join a Viking war band What to look for in a good Viking leader How to behave at a feast How to choose the right weapons and armor How to plunder a monastery and ransom a monk How to navigate at sea