Marauders or explorers? Raiders or traders? We think we know who the Vikings were, but do we? A thousand years after their demise, traces of Viking civilization can be found as far apart as North

Vikings, a Dark History

Marauders or explorers? Raiders or traders? We think we know who the Vikings were, but do we? A thousand years after their demise, traces of Viking civilization can be found as far apart as North America and the Middle East. They traded walruses with Inuits and sold slaves in Constantinople. They discovered America, settled in Newfoundland, and fought battles in Central Asia. â€¢Arranged thematically, Vikings examines Norse life from religion to raiding, from exploration to settlement to their legacy. â€¢Illustrated with more than 150 photographs and artworks, Vikings is an exciting history of a people who have long held a place in popular imagination.
Country USA
Brand Metro Books
Manufacturer Sterling
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781435146518
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Vikings, a Dark History