First mentioned by name in AD 297, the Picts inhabited Northern Britain from the end of the 3rd century AD to the 9th. They rose to power in the devastation following Emperor Septimus Severus's repression of the Caledonians in AD 208, and dominated Northern Britain for over 500 years, before vanishing mysteriously. The Picts represent a high point of Celtic civilisation, remaining free and unconquered beyond the borders of the Roman world, and rising to become the first barbarians to form a recognisable 'nation'. This title takes a detailed look at their origins, and examines Pictish heroic and warrior society, covering education and training, appearance and equipment, the status of women, and the experience of battle.
Osprey Warrior 50 - Pictish Warrior AD 297–841
Издательство: Osprey Publishing Ltd
Год издания: 2002
Author: Paul Wagner
Illustrator: Wayne Reynolds
ISBN: 9781841763460
Страниц: 64 pages
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Размер: 11.5 mb
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