Martial Arts researcher Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, which employed the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Viking sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave. Illustrated with over 250 images, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts in effect represents the earliest combat manual in the world. This insight into the warriors who were the scourge of Dark Age Europe is a feat of textual interpretation – and imagination.
- ISBN10 0752484699
- ISBN13 9780752484693
- Publish Date 29 February 2012 (first published 1 January 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 160
- Language English