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Germanic Warrior, AD 236-568
Simon Macdowall
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Description for Germanic Warrior, AD 236-568
Paperback. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 58ill.(8col.). BIC Classification: HB; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 212.
The 3rd to the 6th centuries saw the collapse of the classical Mediterranean civilization and the emergence of new states in western Europe based on the Germanic warrior society. This book focuses particularly on the men who made up the retinues of the Germanic warlords who carved kingdoms out of the carcass of the West Roman Empire. Although sources are scarce, Simon MacDowall constructs a convincing picture, using evidence from Roman historians, German archaeology and Anglo-Saxon poetry. The warriors' society, hierarchy, training, equipment, appearance, tactics and style of fighting are all examined, building a comprehensive portrait of the Germanic warrior ... Read more
The 3rd to the 6th centuries saw the collapse of the classical Mediterranean civilization and the emergence of new states in western Europe based on the Germanic warrior society. This book focuses particularly on the men who made up the retinues of the Germanic warlords who carved kingdoms out of the carcass of the West Roman Empire. Although sources are scarce, Simon MacDowall constructs a convincing picture, using evidence from Roman historians, German archaeology and Anglo-Saxon poetry. The warriors' society, hierarchy, training, equipment, appearance, tactics and style of fighting are all examined, building a comprehensive portrait of the Germanic warrior ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Series
Warrior S.
Condition
New
Weight
212g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855325869
SKU
V9781855325869
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About Simon Macdowall
Simon MacDowall is a professional army officer with a life long passion for history. His hobbies include painting military figurines and wargaming. He has lived in England, Canada, Germany and Belgium as well as seeing service in Central America and the former Yugoslavia. He enjoys good food and drink, travel, wilderness camping and writing.
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