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by Mark Harrison (Author), Gerry Embleton (Illustrator) "The collapse of Roman rule in Britain was not so much a sudden catastrophe, as a long, and drawn-out decline ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing (25 Nov 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1855323494
  • ISBN-13: 978-1855323490
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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This volume reveals the development of the Saxon warrior, his weapons, armour, tactics and training and his domination of the British Isles until the Norman conquest of 1066.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative - an excellent introduction to Anglo-Saxon warfare, 30 Jan 2008
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The Osprey range of military history titles has an excellent reputation for detail and historical accuracy, and "Anglo-Saxon Thegn, AD 449-1066" by Mark Harrison is one of its finest examples. Though only 64 pages long, the book contains a wealth of information regarding the lives, equipment, training and tactics of the noble warriors who formed the backbone of Anglo-Saxon armies throughout the period, and charts their development over the course of several centuries.

The documentary, pictorial and archaeological evidence for this period is incredibly sparse. Nevertheless, Harrison expertly draws it all together to create a coherent and convincing whole. His style of writing is clear and succinct, making the subject easy to understand even for the reader with no previous knowledge of the period, and where appropriate he is careful to state his sources. The text is supplemented on almost every page by black-and-white photographs both of contemporary artefacts and documents, as well as of modern re-enactors. By far and away the most helpful feature for visualising the thegn's appearance, however, are the centre pages - 12 colour plates of artist's impressions, depicting typical thegns from the early, middle and late periods, together with their equipment (helmet, spear, sword and shield) as it developed over time. Unfortunately, since "Anglo-Saxon Thegn" was originally published in 1993 the Bibliography is somewhat out of date, which limits the opportunities for further reading for the reader wishing to discover more, but this is only a minor failing in an otherwise excellent book.

All in all, "Anglo-Saxon Thegn" is a readable and incredibly well researched book. No other standard text describes the thegn in this level of detail, making this an invaluable guide. As someone currently writing a historical novel set approximately in this period, I have found this book indispensable in understanding not just the thegn's arms and armour but also his motivation for fighting. Anyone with an interest in the Anglo-Saxon period or in medieval military history will find this highly informative. For a more general but also concise way into Anglo-Saxon England, I can recommend "The Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short Introduction" by John Blair.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A concise introduction to the Saxon warrior class, 1 Mar 2006
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Mark Harrison does an excellent job of introducing the mainstay of the Anglo-Saxon army. It builds on other Osprey titles such as Saxon, Viking, Norman MAA 85, and Arthur & the Anglo-Saxon Wars MAA 154 by expanding on the development of the king's companion gesithas into a hereditary minor noble class & their role in the hearthweru & fyrd.

Embleton's clear illustrations include nice interpretations of the (Norman) supply train from the Bayeux 'Tapestry', the patchwork development of a burgh and, my favourite, the Battersea seax. Also included is a handy outline view of Swanton's spear typology.

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