23-08-2014, 02:55 PM
Creating a larger collection of Norse reference material for my leatherworking
Currently I have
Viking Art (James Graham-Campbell)
Great selection of images and history running throughout 775-1125 and how the style and carving etc. changed over the centuries.
Viking Age Costume Guide (Pieter J. Pierot)
Bought this from Poland. The Author has amassed illustrations (quite historically accurate) over 20 years and compiled them into a reference book with a few patterns and basic descriptions though it is more a visual reference than anything else!
Vikings: The Battle At The End Of Time (Tony Allan)
Just started reading it. Gives a brief overview into various aspects of Norse culture, roles and beliefs.
Anglo-Saxon Britain (Grant Allen)
Haven't yet started but the book attempts to give a brief sketch of Britain under the early English conquerors, rather than from the social than from the political point of view. I.e. there is not much information regarding the kings and statesmen, but the attention has been towards the less obvious evidence afforded by the existing monuments as to the life and mode of thought of the people themselves.
As far as Fantasy goes, i'm halfway through the rather dark trilogy of Prince/ King/ Emperor of Thorns
Currently I have
Viking Art (James Graham-Campbell)
Great selection of images and history running throughout 775-1125 and how the style and carving etc. changed over the centuries.
Viking Age Costume Guide (Pieter J. Pierot)
Bought this from Poland. The Author has amassed illustrations (quite historically accurate) over 20 years and compiled them into a reference book with a few patterns and basic descriptions though it is more a visual reference than anything else!
Vikings: The Battle At The End Of Time (Tony Allan)
Just started reading it. Gives a brief overview into various aspects of Norse culture, roles and beliefs.
Anglo-Saxon Britain (Grant Allen)
Haven't yet started but the book attempts to give a brief sketch of Britain under the early English conquerors, rather than from the social than from the political point of view. I.e. there is not much information regarding the kings and statesmen, but the attention has been towards the less obvious evidence afforded by the existing monuments as to the life and mode of thought of the people themselves.
As far as Fantasy goes, i'm halfway through the rather dark trilogy of Prince/ King/ Emperor of Thorns