vikings

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.

"A look at the Vikings, including the ways they terrorized western Europe, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the Vikings way of life and simulates its odors.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and explorations of the Vikings.

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.

Presents a short study of the Viking civilization from the eighth to twelfth centuries, and examines their religious beliefs and practices, warfare, and everyday life.

Describes the daily life and important events in the history of the Viking civilization.

Explains who the Vikings were, some of their adventures and exploits, and how they lived at home.