Ursus Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 What are the best books to read on ancient Germanic tribes? I'm looking for cultural histories rather than just tales of service in Roman legions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Herwig Wolfram`s (University of Vienna) The Roman Empire and Its Germanic Peoples is often refered as must read on that topic.... ...and going through the Duckworths catalogue, this title is not exactly what you are looking for but maybe something (as you have interest in paganism) that might interest you... Pagan Goddesses in the Early Germanic World: Eostre, Hreda and the Cult of Matrons (Studies in Early Medieval History) cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Herwig Wolfram`s (University of Vienna) The Roman Empire and Its Germanic Peoples is often refered as must read on that topic.... And I managed to get a used one for a very cheap price. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Found two more I may read whenever I get some free time: The Early Germans http://www.amazon.com/Early-Germans-Peoples-Europe/dp/1405117141/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283687188&sr=1-3 The Invasion of Europe by the Barbarian http://www.amazon.com/Invasion-Europe-Barbarians-J-Bury/dp/0393003884/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283687188&sr=1-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Centurion-Macro Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am very late for the conversation, but I know that The Germania was a great help to me. It is written by Tacitus, who was a famous Roman in around AD 100. It is baised towards the Romans of course, but it is very helpful for learning the tribe names and the culture of the Germans at the time. So if anyone is looking for information on the Germanic tribes, this book is a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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