The Viking
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the storm-lashed fjords of Scandinavia to the far shores of Newfoundland and the Mediterranean, the Vikings stand as one of history's most formidable and misunderstood civilisations. The Viking presents a sweeping and authoritative account of these Norse seafarers, chronicling their extraordinary voyages, their brutal raids, and the sophisticated society that produced some of the ancient world's most daring explorers and warriors. Far more than a tale of conquest, this volume details the rich cultural, political, and spiritual tapestry of the Viking Age — from their intricate longship construction and mastery of navigation to their complex mythologies and far-reaching trade networks. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and historical scholarship, this work illustrates how the Vikings reshaped the map of the medieval world, leaving indelible marks on the cultures of Britain, France, Russia, and beyond. The prose is authoritative yet accessible, making it as compelling for the general reader as for the dedicated historian. With its vivid reconstructions of Norse life and its unflinching examination of both the glory and the violence of the era, The Viking leaves one pondering a timeless question: were these fearsome raiders the architects of civilisation, or its greatest disruptors?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Crescent Books
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the storm-lashed fjords of Scandinavia to the far shores of Newfoundland and the Mediterranean, the Vikings stand as one of history's most formidable and misunderstood civilisations. The Viking presents a sweeping and authoritative account of these Norse seafarers, chronicling their extraordinary voyages, their brutal raids, and the sophisticated society that produced some of the ancient world's most daring explorers and warriors. Far more than a tale of conquest, this volume details the rich cultural, political, and spiritual tapestry of the Viking Age — from their intricate longship construction and mastery of navigation to their complex mythologies and far-reaching trade networks. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and historical scholarship, this work illustrates how the Vikings reshaped the map of the medieval world, leaving indelible marks on the cultures of Britain, France, Russia, and beyond. The prose is authoritative yet accessible, making it as compelling for the general reader as for the dedicated historian. With its vivid reconstructions of Norse life and its unflinching examination of both the glory and the violence of the era, The Viking leaves one pondering a timeless question: were these fearsome raiders the architects of civilisation, or its greatest disruptors?