The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial

by Antony Cummins

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750967455
• ISBN13: 9780750967457
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"