Historical Atlas of the Viking World
January 21st, 2008This beautiful hardback book reveals the exciting tapestry of Viking society, unravelling the complexities of Viking history, beliefs and artistic achievements over a period of 300 years. The informative text, detailed maps, photographs and illustrations bring to life the world of this vital and fascinating people who changed the face of Europe -and the world- forever.
A great accompaniment to the Viking Quest series.
Covers the following topics:
The Scandinavian Homeland; Viking Religious Belief; Viking Ships; The Sea Raiders; Viking Art and Literature; Exploring the Northern Seas; Viking Warriors; A Scandinavian Empire; Rivers to the East; Last of the Vikings; Appendix: Viking and Anglos-Saxon Kings.