Author: Ian Heath
Illustrator: Angus McBride

About this book
In this worthy addition to the Elite series, Ian Heath transports us to the time of the Vikings examining their epic journeys and the ships they made them in, their methods of warfare - the organisation of their armies and tactics employed, their appearance and equipment and the general history of these fascinating warrior-explorers. His authoritative text is backed by many fine illustrations and photographs including 12 stunning full colour plates by Angus McBride, one of the world's most respected military artists.

Contents

• Who were the Vikings?
• Viking ships
• The Vikings abroad
• The Vikings in England: 9th-10th centuries
• The Vikings in Ireland: the Battle of Clontarf
• The Vikings in the east
• The Varangian Guard
• The Vikings in England: the 11th century
• Viking warfare
• Tactics
• The Jomsvikings
• Berserks and Wolfcoats
• The Raven standard
• Further reading

Paperback; May 1985; 64 pages; ISBN: 9780850455656