The Hun

Scourge of God AD 375–565

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The Hun

Scourge of God AD 375–565

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The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. Superb horsemen and excellent archers, they fought with a reflex composite-bow that could penetrate armour at 100 metres. In battle they would rush into the fray with surprising speed and apparent chaos, maintaining an incessant barrage until the enemy was sufficiently weakened; thus their very name came to epitomise swift, merciless destruction. This book explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of the Emperor Justinian, including the great battle of Chalons and the reign of Attila.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Hun Society · Appearance, dress and equipment · Composite Bow · Horses · On Campaign · Glossary · Bibliography · Colour Plate Commentary · Index

Product details

Published 10 Nov 2006
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846030253
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 49 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 111
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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