The Vikings A History
The Vikings A History by Robert Ferguson, published by Penguin Publishing Group on September 28, 2010, is an illustrated exploration of the Viking Age. This 480-page book delves into the lives of the medieval Scandinavians known as Vikings, who were not only feared raiders but also skilled traders and craftsmen. Ferguson navigates the complex history of these seafaring people, from Harald Bluetooth to Cnut the Great, and examines their influence across regions such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Byzantium, Greenland, and America.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Viking culture, including their longboats, mythology, and the pantheon of gods led by Odin. Ferguson combines insights from archaeological discoveries with his knowledge of Scandinavian literary traditions, providing a comprehensive view of one of history’s most intriguing civilizations. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in history, social science, and archaeology, offering a detailed account of the Vikings’ legendary warriors and their enduring legacy.
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A comprehensive and thrilling history of the Vikings for fans of the History Channel series, soon to return for its fifth season
From Harald Bluetooth to Cnut the Great, the feared seamen and plunderers of the Viking Age ruled Norway, Sweden, and Denmark but roamed as far as Byzantium, Greenland, and America. Raiders and traders, settlers and craftsmen, the medieval Scandinavians who have become familiar to history as Vikings never lose their capacity to fascinate, from their ingeniously designed longboats to their stormy pantheon of Viking gods and goddesses, ruled by Odin in Valhalla. Robert Ferguson is a sure guide across what he calls “the treacherous marches which divide legend from fact in Viking Age history.” His long familiarity with the literary culture of Scandinavia with its skaldic poetry is combined with the latest archaeological discoveries to reveal a sweeping picture of the Norsemen, one of history’s most amazing civilizations.
Impeccably researched and filled with compelling accounts and analyses of legendary Viking warriors and Norse mythology, The Vikings is an indispensable guide to medieval Scandinavia and is a wonderful companion to the History Channel series.
“Integrating archaeological, genetic, linguistic, and literary information, Ferguson realizes a Viking history bound to satisfy.” –Booklist
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