All About History Book of Vikings Fourth Edition



Packed with fascinating facts and images, the All About History Book of Vikings explores what caused the end of the Viking age, what their remaining legacy is, and gives you the chance to gaze upon the historical artefacts that help us understand more about these incredible warriors.

From their origins and conquests to their legacy

Viking Raiders
- Portrayed as bloodthirsty pirates, pillaging innocent villagers, Vikings also ruled the waves with a lucrative trade network

Exploration
- Find out how and why the Vikings spread their wings and discovered new lands far and wide

Everyday life
- Vikings had their own beliefs, rituals and social structure, and expressed their artistic side through the likes of pottery and crafts

The Viking legacy
- Far from disappearing into the annals of time, the Vikings left a lasting legacy that lives on today

Also inside...
- Origins of the Scandinavian nations
- Viking history
- Viking ships
- Discovering new lands
- Lief Erikson
- Raiding and trading
- Raiding the West
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Armour
- Weaponry
- Swords
- Jarls and Karls
- Settlement abroad
- The Viking world
- Harald Hardrada
- Farms and towns
- Runes
- The Vikings at home
- Family life
- The Viking universe
- Sagas and legends
- The Midgard Serpent
- A Viking burial
- The end of the Viking age
- The last Vikings
- Viking crafts
- The Jelling Stone
- Viking exhibits

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