Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1) (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
48
Utgivningsdatum
2003-08-01
Förlag
Osprey Publishing
Originalspråk
English
Medarbetare
Mcbride, Angus (ill.)
Illustratör/Fotograf
Angus McBride
Illustrationer
48 b/w; 8 col
Volymtitel
Pt. 1 1100-1300
Dimensioner
250 x 185 x 5 mm
Vikt
170 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9781841765051

Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1)

11001300

av David Lindholm, Dr David Nicolle
(1 röst)
Häftad,  Engelska, 2003-08-01

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As the Viking Age gave way to the Middle Ages the development of Scandinavian armies showed special local characteristics, due both to the rough terrain and the relatively 'egalitarian' nature of society. Though Denmark's proximity to Germany led to the appearance there of a kind of feudal system and some heavy armoured cavalry, in Sweden and Norway there was fairly willing co-operation between the few nobles and the many free farmers. This book shows how armies were of local infantry levies raised by 'democratic' methods to defend home territory. It also details how the crossbow became very important along with ambush tactics and winter campaigning, employing the use of sledges and skis.
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David Lindholm, Dr David Nicolle

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David Nicolle worked in the BBC Arabic service for a number of years, before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He later taught world and Islamic art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. He has written many books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare and has written many Osprey titles. David lives and works in Leicestershire, UK. Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

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Introduction - Chronology of major events - The passing of the Viking age - Denmark: German influence - the feudal system - the nobility, and heavy cavalry - Norway: trading centre but military backwater - Sweden: armies of the early Baltic campaigns - relations between the classes - Armour, weapons and tactics: the importance of the crossbow - Finland: a tribal frontier

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