Going to War in Viking Times

by Christopher Gravett

Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Vikings, including raids on western Europe, voyages across the Atlantic, and adventures into the East, covering such topics as weapons and gear, Viking ships, sea and land battles, camps, and the religion of the Northmen.Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Vikings, including raids on western Europe, voyages across the Atlantic, and adventures east, covering weapons and gear, Viking ships, sea and land battles, camps, and religion.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published December 23, 2000

About the author

Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armour, and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.