the age of the vikings by anders winroth

The Age of the Vikings tells the full story of this exciting period in history. But they also settled peacefully and traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships to explore. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. 'This entertaining and informative book provides valuable insights into not only the Viking expeditions themselves but also the social and cultural life of early medieval Scandinavia.' -Sverre Bagge, author of Cross and Scepter: The Rise of the Scandinavian Kingdoms from the Vikings to the Reformation From the Inside Flap:īook Description Paperback. 'I know of no other book quite like this one.' -Janet L. First class.' -Peter Heather, author of The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians The writing is clear, engaging, and brimming with historical insights. ' The Age of the Vikings is an excellent book. So too is his insistence that, in their efforts to obtain the treasure on which their power depended, Viking chieftains were no more violent than their Christian contemporaries.' -Peter Sawyer, editor of The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings Winroth's lucid discussion of the problems posed by runic inscriptions and skaldic verse is especially welcome.

'This stimulating book draws on contemporary texts and the latest archaeological evidence to bring the Viking age to life. With its cross-disciplinary approach, engagement with recent archaeological developments, and striking narrative style, The Age of the Vikings offers students of medieval history a vivid portrayal of life among Vikings, non-Viking Scandinavians, and those impacted by Viking activities during one of the West's most tumultuous periods.' -Stephen Mitchell, Harvard University 'Comprehensive and colorful, Anders Winroth's The Age of the Vikings paints a lively picture of the era when northern raiders altered the political and social complexion of much of Europe.

The age of the vikings by anders winroth