viking civilization

Introduces Norse mythology, legendary characters, and stories, and shows the influence of Norse myths on modern culture.

Presents the history of the Vikings, including their trade routes, lands, laws, language, commerce, and more.

An illustrated introduction to the Vikings, describing their Norse origins and the history of the Vikings, along with their shipbuilding techniques, weaponry, raiding ethics, maritime and land explorations, social classes, daily lives, religious beliefs, myths and legends, and other related topics.

A history of Viking leaders, battles and conquests during the first century.

Presents information on what life was like for the Vikings of northern Europe. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Though most often remembered as marauding barbarians, the Vikings were also traders, farmers, and skilled craftsmen. Their exploration beyond the shores of Europe began in the late 900s with the founding of settlements in Greenland and Newfoundland. Notable Viking adventurers such as Erik the Red, Leif the Lucky, and Thorfinn Karlsefni are profiled. Readers will also learn about the Vikings’ weapons and armor, ships, religious beliefs, lifestyle, and the vast legacy they left behind in mythology, language, and shipbuilding.

Text and illustrations describe the history of the Vikings, discussing their life at sea, legends and lore, daily life and more.

Chronicles the history of the Vikings from the eighth century through the twelfth, discussing violent conquests and cultural achievements from settlements in Scandinavia, Kievan Rus, Iceland, Greenland, and North America, and more.

Draws from breakthroughs in research to challenge the Viking stereotype of the brutal raider, discussing Vikings' accomplishments as shipbuilders, merchants, artisan, and explorers.

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the Viking civilization.