Dark Age Naval Power
A re-assessment of Frankish and Anglo-Saxon seafaring activity
John Haywood
In the first edition of this work, published in 1991, John Haywood argued
that the capabilities of the pre-Viking Germanic seafarers had been greatly
underestimated. Since that time, his reassessment of Frankish and Anglo-Saxon
shipbuilding and seafaring has been widely praised and accepted.
‘The book remains a historical study of the first order. It is required reading for our seminar on medieval seafaring at Texas A & M University and is essential reading for anyone interested in the subject.’
F. H. Van Doorninck, The American Neptune
‘The author has done a fine job, and his clear and strongly put theories will hopefully further the discussion of this important part of European history.’
Arne Emil Christensen, The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology
‘Writing a comprehensive history of the clandestine activities of preliterate Dark Age societies is an ambitious task and this book is a remarkable achievement.’
Gillian Hutchinson, Mariner’s Mirror
In this
second edition, some sections of the book have been revised and updated
to include information gained from excavations and sea trials with sailing
replicas of early ships. The new evidence lends weight to the author’s
argument that early Germanic shipbuilding and seafaring skills were far
more advanced than previously thought. It also supports the view that
Viking ships and seaborne activities were not as revolutionary as is commonly
believed.
£16·95 10" x 7" 255mm
x 180mm ISBN 189828122X 224 pages
hardback
English Sea Power 871-1100AD
John Pullen-Appleby
This work examines the largely untold story of English sea power prior
to the Norman Conquest. The author illuminates the much-neglected period
871 to 1100, an age when English rulers deployed naval resources, first
against Norse Invaders, and later as an instrument of state in relations
with neighbouring countries.
The author has gathered together information about the crewing, appearance
and use of fighting ships during the period.
8 maps & 8 illustrations
£14·95
ISBN 1-898281-31-9 hardback 248mm
high x 170mm 144 pages