Anglo-Saxon Thegn AD 449-1066 (Warrior)
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Book Description
The collapse of Roman rule in Britain was not so much a sudden catastrophe as a long and drawn-out decline. The 'Celtic' Britons retreated gradually to the highland areas of Wales, Cornwall and the south-west of Scotland. Control of the fertile eastern lowlands was lost to warriors of Germanic origin who migrated from the Continent. These Germanic conquerors have become known to history as the 'Anglo-Saxons'. They were to dominate the lowland zone of Britain until their final defeat at Hastings in 1066. This title gives an insight into the everyday life, equipment, dress, battle tactics and life on campaign of the typical Anglo-Saxon warrior of this period - the thegn.
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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
Anglo-Saxon Thegn AD 449-1066 (Warrior),Mark Harrison,Gerry Embleton,Osprey Publishing,1855323494,History - Military / War,History: American,Military - General,Military History - Ancient,Military Science,BCE to c 500 CE,History,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,Northern Europe, Scandinavia,Weapons & equipment,c 1000 CE to c 1500,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE
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