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Vikings at War

Kim Hjardar,Vegard Vike
Vikings at War Book PDF

Author : Kim Hjardar,Vegard Vike
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612004549

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Vikings at War by Kim Hjardar,Vegard Vike Pdf

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

The Vikings

Martin Arnold
The Vikings Book PDF

Author : Martin Arnold
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461646037

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The Vikings by Martin Arnold Pdf

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 stretches of Europe. Martin Arnold provides a lively and accessible account of this early medieval period that became known as the Viking Age. Drawing on rich literary and archaeological source material, he first focuses on Viking culture, religious beliefs, and battle tactics and weaponry. He then ranges over the four main theaters of Viking activity-the British Isles, Western Europe, the Slavic regions, and the North Atlantic. Arnold vividly illustrates the two faces of the Vikings: on the one hand, savage, greedy, and implacable; on the other, adventurous, innovative, and artistic.

The Viking Art of War

Paddy Griffith
The Viking Art of War Book PDF

Author : Paddy Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 1932033602

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The Viking Art of War by Paddy Griffith Pdf

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.

The Viking Wars

Max Adams
The Viking Wars Book PDF

Author : Max Adams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781681778440

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The Viking Wars by Max Adams Pdf

A history of Britain in the violent and unruly era between the first Scandinavian raids in 789 and the final expulsion of the Vikings from York in 954. In 865, a great Viking army landed in East Anglia, precipitating a series of wars that would last until the middle of the following century. It was in this time of crisis that the modern kingdoms of Britain were born. In their responses to the Viking threat, these kingdoms forged their identities as hybrid cultures: vibrant and entrepreneurial peoples adapting to instability and opportunity. Traditionally, Alfred the Great is cast as the central player in the story of Viking Age Britain. But Max Adams, while stressing the genius of Alfred as war leader, law-giver, and forger of the English nation, has a more nuanced narrative approach to this conventional version of history. The Britain encountered by the Scandinavians of the ninth and tenth centuries was one of regional diversity and self-conscious cultural identities, depicted in glorious narrative fashion in The Viking Wars.

The Vikings and Their Enemies

Philip Line
The Vikings and Their Enemies Book PDF

Author : Philip Line
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781632208729

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The Vikings and Their Enemies by Philip Line Pdf

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.

Norse Warfare

Martina Sprague
Norse Warfare Book PDF

Author : Martina Sprague
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0781811767

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Norse Warfare by Martina Sprague Pdf

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.

Vikings and the Vikings

Paul Hardwick,Kate Lister
Vikings and the Vikings Book PDF

Author : Paul Hardwick,Kate Lister
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476638430

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Vikings and the Vikings by Paul Hardwick,Kate Lister Pdf

This essay collection is a wide-ranging exploration of Vikings, the television series that has successfully summoned the historical world of the Norse people for modern audiences to enjoy. From a range of critical viewpoints, these all fresh essays explore the ways in which past and present representations of the Vikings converge in the show's richly textured dramatization of the rise and fall of Ragnar Loobrok--and the exploits of his heirs--creating what many viewers label a "true" representation of the age. From the show's sources in both saga literature and Victorian revival, to its engagement with contemporary concerns regarding gender, race and identity, via setting, sex, society and more, this first book-length study of the History Channel series appeals to fans of the show, Viking enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in medievalist representation in the 21st century.

Vikings to U-Boats

Gerhard Bassler
Vikings to U Boats Book PDF

Author : Gerhard Bassler
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780773577091

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Vikings to U-Boats by Gerhard Bassler Pdf

The first German arrived in Newfoundland with Leif Eirikson's Viking expedition. By 1914 St. John's was home to a vibrant German community while a Moravian enclave thrived in Labrador. Contemporary Newfoundland, however, remembers its German heritage largely in terms of U-Boat captains and local spies. Gerhard Bassler reveals what was lost when almost all earlier memories of Germans in Newfoundland and Labrador vanished.

Viking

Susan M. Margeson
Viking Book PDF

Author : Susan M. Margeson
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781405345378

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Viking by Susan M. Margeson Pdf

Help your child learn about Vikings with the new edition of this fact-packed guide and dedicated website From the magnificent ships Vikings were buried in to the places Viking traders found silk, spices and fur; let your child explore the story of the Vikings - their ships, weapons, legends and sagas of war and discovery. They'll discover more about Vikings by downloading 100s of amazing images. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about Vikings. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

DK Eyewitness Books: Viking

Susan Margeson
DK Eyewitness Books Viking Book PDF

Author : Susan Margeson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756676124

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DK Eyewitness Books: Viking by Susan Margeson Pdf

This is a spectacular and informative guide to the daring adventurers of the Viking Age. Superb color photographs of Viking ships and swords, clothes and shields, memorial stones and beautiful brooches offer a unique view into the lives of the Norse people and their outstanding achievements.

Northern Wrath

Thilde Kold Holdt
Northern Wrath Book PDF

Author : Thilde Kold Holdt
Publisher : Rebellion Publishing Ltd
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786183231

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Northern Wrath by Thilde Kold Holdt Pdf

"Packs a punch worthy of the Thunderer himself. It rocks!" -- Joanne Harris, author of The Gospel of Loki "Holdt wows in her Norse mythology inspired debut an electrifying adventure" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A dead man, walking between the worlds, foresees the end of the gods. A survivor searching for a weapon releases a demon from fiery Muspelheim. A village is slaughtered by Christians, and revenge must be taken. The bonds between the gods and Midgard are weakening. It is up to Hilda, Ragnar, their tribesmen Einer and Finn, the chief's wife Siv and Tyra, her adopted daughter, to fight to save the old ways from dying out, and to save their gods in the process. Following in the steps of Neil Gaiman & Joanne Harris, the author expertly weaves Norse myths and compelling characters into this fierce, magical epic fantasy.

Viking Blood and Blade

Peter Gibbons
Viking Blood and Blade Book PDF

Author : Peter Gibbons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798547987472

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Viking Blood and Blade by Peter Gibbons Pdf

If you like Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell and Giles Kristian, you will love this epic Viking adventure, packed with battles, treachery, blood and gore. 865 AD. The fierce Vikings stormed onto Saxon soil hungry for spoils, conquest, and vengeance for the death of Ragnar Lothbrok. Hundr, a Northman with a dog's name... a crew of battle hardened warriors... and Ivar the Boneless. Amidst the invasion of Saxon England by the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, Hundr joins a crew of Viking warriors under the command of Einar the Brawler. Hundr fights to forge a warriors reputation under the glare of Ivar and his equally fearsome brothers, but to do that he must battle the Saxons and treachery from within the Viking army itself... Hundr must navigate the invasion, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the vicious world of the Vikings in this fast paced adventure with memorable characters.

Mongols, Huns and Vikings

Hugh N. Kennedy,John Keegan
Mongols Huns and Vikings Book PDF

Author : Hugh N. Kennedy,John Keegan
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0304352926

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Mongols, Huns and Vikings by Hugh N. Kennedy,John Keegan Pdf

Namads at war, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Mongols, The Arabs, Turks, the Vikings includes Maps, Chronology of events.

Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques

William R. Short
Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques Book PDF

Author : William R. Short
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1594162174

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Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques by William R. Short Pdf

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.

Viking Warrior

Judson Roberts
Viking Warrior Book PDF

Author : Judson Roberts
Publisher : Judson Roberts
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780578076430

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Viking Warrior by Judson Roberts Pdf

He's the son of a chieftain and a princess--yet Halfdan was born a slave. Now he is becoming a man and it is time for him to meet his destiny. Though raised a slave who could only dream of freedom, young Halfdan's fate may be about to change. If freed, he may train as a Viking warrior, and come to know the glories of true brotherhood and the horrors of unspeakable evil. In the world of Vikings, a warrior's destiny is forged in the heat of battle. If the fates decree it, Hafdan may emerge as a new hero . . . a new myth . . . and perhaps a new legend.