Vikings: Raiders from the Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781612005195)

From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks' advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultures changed both European and Nordic societies.

Employing sail technology and using unpredictable strategies, the Vikings could strike suddenly, attack with great force, then withdraw with stolen goods or captives. Viking society was highly militarized, honor was everything and losing one's reputation was worse than death. Offending another man's honor could only be resolved through combat or blood revenge.

This short history of the Vikings discusses how they raided across Europe even reaching America, discussing their ships, weapons and armor, and unique way of life.

Author: Kim Hjardar
ISBN-10: 1612005195
ISBN-13: 9781612005195
Publisher: Casemate
Language: English
Published: 10/19/2017
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.00w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 12/26/2017