Viking Art of War (Hardcover)

A best-selling study of the Vikings' genius for war explodes myths and reveals the facts behind their fearsome reputation . . .

This groundbreaking study of the Vikings establishes the facts behind their rise to prominence, and cuts away the myths about their military and seafaring skills, reputation, and exploits.

The author applies modern military thinking to the Viking art of war and examines their tactics, seamanship, mobility, strategy, and how they exploited victories and dealt with defeats. In this book we learn how the ferocious northern warriors established colonies in hostile territory and defeated a diverse array of enemies, including the Anglo-Saxons, the Franks, the Volga Bulgars, and the wild tribes of Ireland, during three centuries of military adventure.

Paddy Griffith was a senior lecturer in war studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for 16 years. He is the author of numerous articles and books on the history of warfare, including Battle Tactics of the Western Front, 1916-18 and The Art of War of Revolutionary France, 1789-1802.

REVIEWS

..".a detailed survey of the Viking raids, covering strategic mobility, causes of Viking expansion and army details...numerous entertaining historical anecdotes."The Herald, April/May 2010

General

Imprint:	Casemate Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2010
First published:	October 2009
Authors:	Paddy Griffith
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-932033-60-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-932033-60-2
Barcode:	9781932033601

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