description: Using Old English and Old Norse documents together with archaeological and linguistic evidence Pollington discusses the warrior's role in early English society, his rights and duties, rituals of feasting and duelling as well as weapons and equipment, the social and legal nature of warfare, strategy and military logistics. Appendices give original translations of three important military poems; the battles of Maldon, Finnsburh and Brunanburh.
language: English
title: The English Warrior from earliest times to 1066
titlecomplete: The English Warrior from earliest times to 1066
genres: Medieval History, Anglo Saxon, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 27
publisher: Anglo-Saxon Books