The Barbarians: Warriors & Wars Of The Dark Ages
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of military history, The Barbarians: Warriors & Wars of the Dark Ages chronicles the fierce peoples and brutal conflicts that reshaped Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Tim Newark presents a vivid panorama of the warriors who defined an era — from the Visigoths and Vandals to the Huns and Vikings — detailing their weapons, tactics, and the societies that forged them into formidable fighting forces. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the narrative illustrates how these so-called barbarians were not mere destroyers but complex cultures whose military innovations and migrations fundamentally altered the course of Western civilization. Newark draws on historical sources and archaeological evidence to paint a compelling portrait of an age defined by upheaval, conquest, and the relentless clash of civilizations.
Author: Tim Newark
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of military history, The Barbarians: Warriors & Wars of the Dark Ages chronicles the fierce peoples and brutal conflicts that reshaped Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Tim Newark presents a vivid panorama of the warriors who defined an era — from the Visigoths and Vandals to the Huns and Vikings — detailing their weapons, tactics, and the societies that forged them into formidable fighting forces. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the narrative illustrates how these so-called barbarians were not mere destroyers but complex cultures whose military innovations and migrations fundamentally altered the course of Western civilization. Newark draws on historical sources and archaeological evidence to paint a compelling portrait of an age defined by upheaval, conquest, and the relentless clash of civilizations.