The Vikings Third Edition
The Vikings Third Edition by Else Roesdahl, published by Penguin on February 13, 2018, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Viking Age, spanning from just before AD 800 to the eleventh century. This thoroughly updated edition includes a new foreword and presents a nuanced view of the Vikings, moving beyond the stereotype of “wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates” to reveal their complex social institutions and significant contributions to European history.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of various aspects of Viking life, including art, burial customs, class divisions, and the transition to Christianity in Scandinavia. The book highlights the Vikings’ impact through trade and exploration, providing insights into their poetry, jewelry, and family structures. With 384 pages of detailed research, this edition serves as an informative resource for those interested in history, archaeology, and the social sciences, shedding light on a civilization that continues to influence modern life.
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Thoroughly updated and with a new foreword
“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.”
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, jewelry, kingship, poetry, and family life. The result is a rich and compelling picture of an extraordinary civilization.
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