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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1855325861
ISBN13:9781855325869
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Osprey Publishing
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:9.9" x 0.2" x 7.3"
Customer Reviews
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Germanic Warrior
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
These are some of my favorite McBride plates, depicting not only Germanic warriors in battle, but also treatment of the wounded, a soldier paying homage, a feast, the making of weapons, and the 376 crossing of the Danube by the future Visigoths. The text is also very good, not only for the information itself but how it is presented. McDowall gives a realistic portrait of the typical 'barbarian' warrior of this period, putting the reader in his shoes during his recruitment, training, combat experience, and personal life. Overall, this book breathes life into a turbulent and beautiful people who have tragically been remembered only as hairy savages and destroyers of civilization.
So thats what Beowolf looked like!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Some good text but its the illustrations that led me to buy this book. If you want to get an idea of what the Guys who took over Western Europe looked like then here you go!
Get it for the pictures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The text is interesting, but what sets the book apart is the illustrations. I am a fan of the Beowulf epic, and these drawings help me imagine how Beowulf the Geat might have appeared. The king on his throne receiving a new thane could have been Danish king Hrothgar, in a rundown throne room next to what was left of his meadöhall, receiving Beowulf!
highly welcome
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A valuable addition to the Osprey Elite series. Author Simon MacDowall covers the Germanic Warriors from 236 to 568 AD. The chapters: Chronology -- The warrior society -- Leadership and hierarchy -- Training -- Equipment and appearance -- The warrior on campaign -- The experience of battle. The book is beautifully illustrated by the well-known artist Angus McBride.
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