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Dark Age Naval Power' offers a reassessment of the evidence for Germanic seafaring before the Viking Age. The book questions many of the pillars of current archaeological orthodoxy in particular, the assumption that the Vikings were unprecedented seafaring pioneers. As Haywood asserts, Germanic naval activity can be traced almost to the dawn of the recorded history of barbarian Europe. Demonstrating that an excessive concentration on shipfinds and a reluctance to cross historical boundaries has resulted in a distorted view of early Germanic seafaring, Haywood aims to present a more balanced original approach to the subject based on a synthesis of relatively neglected literary sources and archaeological evidence. It is shown that the enterprise and competence of preViking seafarers has been underestimated and due prominence is given to the impressive maritime achievements of the Franks from the third century AD to the Carolingian period. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of archaeology, ancient history and classics.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dark Age Naval Power'? A: 'Dark Age Naval Power' reassesses Germanic seafaring before the Viking Age, challenging the idea that Vikings were the first significant seafarers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dark Age Naval Power' is John Haywood.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on September 20, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Dark Age Naval Power' has a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good'.
- Q: Is there any specific archaeological focus in the book? A: Yes, the book focuses on re-evaluating archaeological evidence related to early Germanic naval activity.
- Q: What time period does the book cover regarding Germanic seafaring? A: The book covers Germanic seafaring from the dawn of recorded history up to the Carolingian period.
- Q: Is 'Dark Age Naval Power' suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students and teachers of archaeology, ancient history, and classics.
- Q: Does the book include literary sources in its analysis? A: Yes, it incorporates relatively neglected literary sources along with archaeological evidence.