Viking: The Norse Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual (Unofficial Manuals)

Viking: The Norse Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual (Unofficial Manuals)
John Haywood (Author)

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Scandinavia

Combines the latest research and discoveries with a humorous eye to take us inside the Viking world

So you want to be a Viking?
Vikings are the lords of the northern seas. Fame, glory, and wealth await those who brave storms and enemy spears to plunder far and wide in foreign lands. Who wouldn’t like to come home laden with silver, earning a reputation that will live on long after lesser men have been forgotten?
This book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful Viking warrior in the tenth century.

• How to join a Viking war band

• What to look for in a good Viking leader

• How to behave at a feast

• How to choose the right weapons and armor

• How to plunder a monastery and ransom a monk

• How to navigate at sea

135 illustrations, 29 in color

• Rank: #327385 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

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author john haywood format hardback language english publication year 11 02 2013 subject history military subject 2 regional history goddings limited presents viking the norse warrior s unofficial manual unofficial manuals isbn 0500251940 author haywood john publisher thames hudson date 2013 06 01 seller sku gard 0500251942 qty available 1 format hardcover condition new notes brand new book will ship 1 st class to the uk or airmail worldwide airmail 2 7 day approximate shipping time please view

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