The Vikings and their Enemies: Warfare in Northern Europe, 750-1100

The Vikings had a significant historical impact, ranging across Europe, raiding, exploring, colonizing, and fighting. Philip Line's book explores how they organized for war, including Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Carolingian Empire, and the eastern Baltic, and gives an up-to-date interpretation of their approach to violence and fighting methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Vikings left an indelible mark on history, spanning from the eighth to the eleventh centuries, their influence extending across Europe. Their activities included raiding, exploration, colonization, and even reaching as far as Russia and Byzantium. While they are renowned for their warrior skills, their military prowess may not be fully appreciated. In this comprehensive and engaging survey of the Viking age, Philip Line delves into the strategies and organization of warfare among the Vikings and their adversaries in northern Europe. Drawing from a wealth of documentary sources, including chronicles, sagas, and poetry, as well as the latest archaeological evidence, Line provides a vivid portrayal of the Viking world. His sweeping analysis encompasses Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Carolingian Empire, and its successor kingdoms, as well as the lands of the eastern Baltic. Through his up-to-date interpretation of Viking attitudes towards violence and their combat techniques, Line offers a captivating insight into the workings and achievements of this remarkable civilization in medieval Europe.

The Vikings, a formidable force in history, exerted their influence from the eighth to the eleventh centuries across Europe. Their activities ranged from raiding and exploration to colonization and even reached as far as Russia and Byzantium. While their reputation as warriors is well-established, their military prowess may not be fully understood. In this comprehensive and engaging survey of the Viking age, Philip Line delves into the strategies and organization of warfare among the Vikings and their adversaries in northern Europe. Drawing from a wealth of documentary sources, including chronicles, sagas, and poetry, as well as the latest archaeological evidence, Line provides a vivid portrayal of the Viking world. His sweeping analysis encompasses Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Carolingian Empire, and its successor kingdoms, as well as the lands of the eastern Baltic. Through his up-to-date interpretation of Viking attitudes towards violence and their combat techniques, Line offers a captivating insight into the workings and achievements of this remarkable civilization in medieval Europe.

The Vikings, a remarkable historical force, exerted their influence from the eighth to the eleventh centuries across Europe. Their activities spanned a wide range, including raiding, exploration, colonization, and even reaching as far as Russia and Byzantium. While their warrior skills are well-known, their military prowess may not be fully appreciated. In this comprehensive and engaging survey of the Viking age, Philip Line delves into the strategies and organization of warfare among the Vikings and their adversaries in northern Europe. Drawing from a wealth of documentary sources, including chronicles, sagas, and poetry, as well as the latest archaeological evidence, Line provides a vivid portrayal of the Viking world. His sweeping analysis encompasses Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Carolingian Empire, and its successor kingdoms, as well as the lands of the eastern Baltic. Through his up-to-date interpretation of Viking attitudes towards violence and their combat techniques, Line offers a captivating insight into the workings and achievements of this remarkable civilization in medieval Europe.

The Vikings, a formidable force in history, exerted their influence from the eighth to the eleventh centuries across Europe. Their activities ranged from raiding and exploration to colonization and even reached as far as Russia and Byzantium. While their reputation as warriors is well-established, their military prowess may not be fully understood. In this comprehensive and engaging survey of the Viking age, Philip Line delves into the strategies and organization of warfare among the Vikings and their adversaries in northern Europe. Drawing from a wealth of documentary sources, including chronicles, sagas, and poetry, as well as the latest archaeological evidence, Line provides a vivid portrayal of the Viking world. His sweeping analysis encompasses Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Carolingian Empire, and its successor kingdoms, as well as the lands of the eastern Baltic. Through his up-to-date interpretation of Viking attitudes towards violence and their combat techniques, Line offers a captivating insight into the workings and achievements of this remarkable civilization in medieval Europe.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 156 x 236 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399023047