The Vikings in History

ISBN-13: 9780415327558 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 205 str.

F. Donald Logan

Opis

"The Vikings in History" analyzes the Viking expeditions overseas, and their transformation from raiders to assimilated settlers using archaeological and literary, as well as historical evidence. It looks at the period from 800 to 1050, focusing on the Vikings in the British Isles, across the North Atlantic, the New World as well as the Danes and the Swedes.
This third edition is a much-needed update that will take into consideration recent primary research and thinking about the Vikings and their role in history. Amendments for the new edition include:
- Extended epilogue including more about the Vikings at home and recent research
- Updated throughout to include the important primary research, especially archaeological, that has been carried out recently

Spis treści

List of Maps, Illustrations and Tables.  1. The Vikings on the Eve  2. The First Raids on the British Isles and their Aftermath  3. Across the North Atlantic  4. The Vikings and the New World  5. The Danes in the South  6. The Danes in England  7. The Swedes and the East  Epilogue

O autorze

Logan, F. Donald