Germanic Warrior AD 236–568 (Warrior, 17) - Softcover

MacDowall, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855325861 ISBN 13: 9781855325869

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

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 in this period.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1855325861
• ISBN 13: 9781855325869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: McBride Angus