Hello all, I am currently going to be writing a paper to use as a writing sample (around 20 pages) for my masters applications. The paper is going to revolve around the Vikings and their warfare detailing the unique history of it. Currently I have 13 books which are listed below and would love some input on if I am missing any or should replace/remove any. Thank you in advance
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Northmen: The Viking Saga 793-1241 by John Haywood
Viking Hersir 793–1066 AD (Warrior) by Mark Harrison
Weapons of the Viking Warrior by Gareth Williams
Swords of the Viking Age by Ian Peirce
Viking Weapons and Combat Techniques by William R. Short
Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
The Vikings and Their Enemies: Warfare in Northern Europe, 750-1100 by Philip Line
Viking Art of War by Paddy Griffith
Vikings at War by Kim Hjardar
Viking Warrior vs Anglo-Saxon Warrior: England 865–1066 (Combat) by Gareth Williams
The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings by Peter Sawyer
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga by William F. Fitzhugh
The Viking World (Routledge Worlds) by Stefan Brink
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