In England in the eighth century, in the midst of the so-called Dark Ages, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercias power…
"In England in the eighth century, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercias power. Yet the true story of Offas long reign…
Beskrivelse af stammefolk, der beboede det østlige Afrika, deres levevis og forhold til andre stammefolk, arabiske slavehandlere og europæiske kolonimagter herunder de konflikter og kampe, de blev inddraget i samt deres militære styrke, taktik og våben. De beskrevne stammefolk e…
Less well known than the Zulu of South Africa, the warriors of East Africa had just as fearsome a reputation. This fascinating study, illustrated with rare early drawings and meticulous colour plates, covers six of most prominent tribes. The prowess of the lion-hunting Masai det…