Winkle Ken (2 results)

Condition: very good. Winkle, Ken (illustrator). Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 30 cm ; LCCN 2015509308 ; ISBN 9781435161009, 1435161009 ; OCLC 962749502 ; LC DL65 .H83 2015 ; Dewey 948/.022 ; poster not present ; color illuistrated boards in similar dustjacket ; Contents: Viking Society -- Raiding -- Warriors And Weapons -- Exploration And Expansion -- The Decline Of The Vikings -- Conclusion ; "In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders, as infamous for their brutality as their exploration, come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings, and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the Northern hemisphere. With their far-reaching longships and fierce tactics, the influence and violence of the Vikings spread from America to the Middle East, leaving behind traces of an iconic culture and combative strategy." ; small scuff on back of dustjacket, else FINE/VG. Book.