Presents an illustrated introduction to Vikings, describing their daily life and customs, mythology, writing, and contains an examination s their many roles as farmers, traders, explorers, raiders, colonizers, and mercenaries.
everyday life during the extraordinary era of the Norsemen
Wolf, Kirsten
2013
Explores everyday life of the Viking age, including marriage, settlement conditions, crafts and industries, language, health and medicine, food and drink, politics, warfare, and more.
A richly illustrated introduction to an extraordinary people-famed for bieng warlike and acquisitive, but capable too of remarkable craftsmanship and possessing a mythic world-view that still speaks to us today across the centuries, in tales of gods and giants, trickery and transformation.
Easy-to-follow text and simple projects introduce children to the history of the Vikings, providing information on their ships, weapons, clothing, homes, and historical impact.
Presents an overview of the Vikings' world with color images. Describes the Vikings' explorations, wars, family life, religion, and leisure activities. Includes a glossary.
Examines the history of the Vikings, their Scandinavian culture and community, and all aspects of their domestic, economic, political, and religious life.
