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Osprey Publishing, London (1979), Paperback, 40 pages
Description
If there is one thing we can be sure of concerning the Saxons, Vikings and Normans who inhabited the medieval world, it is that they were a good deal more advanced than some writings would have us believe. This fascinating book by Terence Wise explores the history, organization, clothing, equipment and weapons of Saxon, Viking and Norman peoples, covering wide-ranging topics such as Anglo-Saxon shields, Viking raiding ships and the organization of Norman armies.The absorbing and readable text is enriched by numerous illustrations and museum photographs with commentaries, plus eight superbly drawn full page colour plates by renowned military artist Gerry Embleton.
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LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
this is obviously an early Osprey, and has subsequently been replaced by more specialist issues from the publisher. it is regarded as a quick survey and is not up to current standards of research on its chosen topics. the plates are still lively, and the text is clear, if now dubious in several
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40 p.; 7.52 x 0.21 inches
ISBN
0850453011 / 9780850453010