The Vikings

Name: The Vikings
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By Else Roesdahl

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The Vikings by Else Roesdahl delves into the history and culture of the Viking world, exploring their seafaring adventures, societal structures, and interactions with other cultures. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Viking life, including their art, religion, and enduring influence on European history. Through archaeological findings and historical analysis, Roesdahl paints a vivid picture of a dynamic and influential civilisation.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the rich history and culture of the Viking Age, with insights into their exploration, conquests, and daily life. You might enjoy it for its detailed examination of archaeological findings, historical context, and the influence of the Vikings on European history.

The Vikings

First publised in Denmark under the title Vikingernes verden by Gyldendal Copenhagen 1987. This translation first published by Allen Lane in 1991.

The Viking Age is shot through with the spirit of adventure. For 300 years, from just before AD800 until well into the eleventh century, the Vikings affected almost every region accessible to their ships, and left traces that are still part of life today

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A new and updated edition of this authoritative work on Viking history, from a distinguished expert in the field.

Thoroughly updated and with a new foreword.

Far from being just 'wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates', the Vikings created complex social institutions, oversaw the coming of Christianity to Scandinavia, and made a major impact on European history through trade, travel, and far-flung consolidation. This encyclopedic study brings together the latest research on Viking art, burial customs, class divisions, jewellery, kingship, poetry, and family life. The result is a rich and compelling picture of an extraordinary civilisation.

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The Vikings by Else Roesdahl is praised for its comprehensive exploration of Viking history, covering their cultural, political, and societal impact from Scandinavia to other parts of Europe. Critics appreciate Roesdahl’s scholarly yet accessible writing style and her use of archaeological evidence to support her narrative. The book is often recognised for its balanced portrayal of the Vikings, presenting them as both fierce warriors and skilful traders, and is considered an essential read for those interested in the era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141984766

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Kirsten Williams
Translated by Susan Margeson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 384

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Else Roesdahl European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Else Roesdahl is Professor Emerita in Medieval Archaeology at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, and an honorary doctor of Trinity College, Dublin and the University of York.