{"title":"Tom Shippey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Tom Shippey collection, an intriguing selection of works by a respected scholar in the fields of history and literature. Known for his expertise in medieval literature and his insightful analysis of historical narratives, Tom Shippey brings a unique perspective to his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eLaughing Shall I Die\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the Viking Age, exploring the enigmatic and often misunderstood Norse culture. Shippey vividly reanimates the tales of Viking warriors with his authoritative yet engaging storytelling, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this fascinating era in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a reader drawn to the complexity of past civilisations, Tom Shippey's books promise a captivating journey through time. Dive into this collection to uncover the complexities of the past with a scholarly yet accessible guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laughing-shall-i-die-by-tom-shippey-9781789142174","title":"Laughing Shall I Die","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this robust new account of the Vikings, Tom Shippey explores their mindset, and in particular, their fascination with scenes of heroic death. The book recounts many of the great bravura scenes of Old Norse literature, including the Fall of the House of the Skjoldungs, the clash between the two great longships Ironbeard and Long Serpent, and the death of Thormod the skald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most exciting book on Vikings for a generation, \u003ci\u003eLaughing Shall I Die\u003c\/i\u003e presents them for what they were: not peaceful explorers and traders, but bloodthirsty warriors and marauders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Spirited, engaging, and frequently very funny...an unmissable read for anyone interested in the Vikings.' - \u003ci\u003eBBC History Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fast-paced, exhilarating account of the psychology of the marauding Vikings.' - \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A mind-expanding appraisal and retelling of Viking history.' - Michael Dirda, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849441857772,"sku":"9781789142174","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27950783482824.jpg?v=1759045624"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-shippey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}