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A Brief History Of The Vikings

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Author : Jonathan Clements
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-02-07

A Brief History Of The Vikings written by Jonathan Clements and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-07 with History categories.

'From the Fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord.' Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe. Their influence and expeditions extended from Newfoundland to Baghdad, their battles were as far-flung as Africa and the Arctic. But were they great seafarers or desperate outcasts, noble heathens or oafish pirates, the last pagans or the first of the modern Europeans? This concise study puts medieval chronicles, Norse sagas and Muslim accounts alongside more recent research into ritual magic, genetic profiling and climatology. It includes biographical sketches of some of the most famous Vikings, from Erik Bloodaxe to Saint Olaf, and King Canute to Leif the Lucky. It explains why the Danish king Harald Bluetooth lent his name to a twenty-first century wireless technology; which future saint laughed as she buried foreign ambassadors alive; why so many Icelandic settlers had Irish names; and how the last Viking colony was destroyed by English raiders. Extending beyond the traditional 'Viking age' of most books, A Brief History of the Vikings places sudden Scandinavian population movement in a wider historical context. It presents a balanced appraisal of these infamous sea kings, explaining both their swift expansion and its supposed halt. Supposed because, ultimately, the Vikings didn't disappear: they turned into us.

The Land Of The Vikings

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Author : C. Jurgenson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885

The Land Of The Vikings written by C. Jurgenson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Norway categories.

The Vikings In Ireland And The Triumph Of Brian Boru

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Author : John Healy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

The Vikings In Ireland And The Triumph Of Brian Boru written by John Healy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with categories.

Myths And Legends Of The Vikings

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

Myths And Legends Of The Vikings written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Legends categories.

Illustrated with a selection of beautiful arefacts and relics from the Viking age, Myths and Legends of the Vikings recounts a number of the most compelling Norse legends and provides a fascinating introduction to Viking mythology.

The Vikings

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Author : Robert Wernick
language : en
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Release Date : 1979

The Vikings written by Robert Wernick and has been published by Time Life Medical this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with History categories.

Profusely illustrated text discusses the history, customs, life style, and discoveries of the Vikings.

The Vikings Of The Baltic

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Author : sir George Webbe Dasent
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875

The Vikings Of The Baltic written by sir George Webbe Dasent and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.

The Performance Of Viking Identity In Museums

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Author : Guðrún D. Whitehead
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-08-12

The Performance Of Viking Identity In Museums written by Guðrún D. Whitehead and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-12 with Art categories.

The Performance of Viking Identity in Museums explores the representations and uses of Vikings in museums across Iceland, British Isles and Norway. Drawing on theories from history, philosophy, museology, and sociology, the book analyses how the Viking myth is used by visitors to make sense of present-day society, culture, and politics and the role of museums in this meaning-making process. Demonstrating that the Viking myth is present in collective memory and plays an important role in the construction and modification of collective, national, and personal identities, the book analyses this process through the framework of museums and their visitors. Identifying museums as places where heritage, identity and social norms are affirmed and reflected upon, Whitehead demonstrates that all countries use their Viking heritage to define their identity on a local and international level - through tourist attractions such as museums and other Viking-related monuments and merchandise. Providing readers with an insight into Vikings and their social relevance today, The Performance of Viking Identity in Museums will be of great interest to academics and researchers across the social and human sciences. It should also be essential reading for museum professionals working in museums around the world.

Viking For Life

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Author : Scott Studwell
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2021-09-07

Viking For Life written by Scott Studwell and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.

In professional football, careers are often short and turnover is a constant. So when one man's career spans more than four decades with one organization, it is quite an achievement. Scott Studwell did just that with the Minnesota Vikings. As a linebacker, Studwell totaled a Vikings record 1,981 tackles in 14 seasons, reaching two Pro Bowls. After retiring as a player after the 1990 season, Studwell moved into the Vikings' player personnel department and served as the team's Director of College Scouting. In Viking for Life: A Four-Decade Football Love Affair, Studwell shares stories from the Vikings teams of the 1970s and '80s under head coaches Bud Grant and Jerry Burns, teams that reached two NFC championship games. He also provides rare insight into his three decades in the Vikings' scouting department and draft room, during which he helped the Vikings identify countless stars, including Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, and Harrison Smith. In the pages of this striking memoir, Studwell shares a passion for the Vikings that he calls "a dream come true."

Vikings

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Author : Kim Hjardar
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2018-12-15

Vikings written by Kim Hjardar and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-15 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.

Their engrossing mythology, fighting prowess, complex culture, and ability to spread fear in the hearts of the peoples they raided make the Vikings a topic of continual fascination. This book covers both Viking society, including its social classes, gender roles, political organization, religious beliefs and practices, and glorification of honor, as well as how the Vikings spread from Scandinavia to establish themselves far and wide. Maps, charts, a timeline, and photographs of historic sites, medieval manuscripts, and Viking art and artifacts are all included. Sidebars offer extra information, such as the role of tattoos and a list of the many realms of Norse myth.

The Vikings

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Author : Julian D. Richards
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2005-09-08

The Vikings written by Julian D. Richards and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-08 with History categories.

The Viking reputation is of bloodthirsty seafaring warriors, yet they were also traders, settlers, and farmers, who have been variously perceived as poets, explorers, democrats, and statesmen. Julian Richards uses the latest archaeological evidence to reveal the whole Viking world, and examines their legacy - from medieval sagas to 19th Century nationalism.