Bartlett, W. B.
Vikings: A History of the Northmen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398109087
- author:
- Bartlett, W. B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.38 kg
- Genre:
- History, World History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The year 1066 marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Northmen, as the world of Viking legend begins to fade into myth. The battle of Stamford Bridge, where Harald Hardrada lies dying, is a turning point in the Viking age, a time of both conquest and exploration. Viking raiders descended on monasteries in 793, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, but this was not just a period of violence - it was also an age of discovery, as Viking ships crossed the Atlantic and sailed east, trading and exploring across the steppes and rivers of Russia. The Vikings' history stretches back further, to a time before the Lindisfarne raid, and it is a story of great men and women, such as Sweyn Forkbeard, Harald Bluetooth, and Ragnar Lodbrok, who helped shape the course of history. Theirs is a tale of raiders and traders, of exploration and conquest, of the men and women who helped build new nations in Scandinavia and beyond. This book tells the story of the Vikings, a people who left an indelible mark on history, and whose legacy continues to shape our world today.
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