Publisher Description
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 gods and goddesses. 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 is combined with the latest
archaeological discoveries to reveal a sweeping picture of one of
history’s most amazing civilizations.
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“Provided a good insite to the nordic culture and their “travels” to lower Europe and the West. A bit name heavy at times with tongue twisting, but also colorful names; Ivar the Boneless. It further clarified english lands and conditions of the time, giving detail to the “Dane Law” which existed there as well as the take over of other areas of lower Europe. Also touched on was the folklore and justice of the clan; overall pretty interesting. What a gutsy group of sailors!”
—
Steve (4 out of 5 stars)
