Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.
Contents:
Who were the Vikings? -- How do we know about the Vikings? -- Evidence in pictures and words -- Society and government -- What did the Vikings wear? -- Family life -- Gods and goddesses -- Living on the land -- Farming year -- Inside a longhouse -- Cooking and eating -- Feasting and fun -- Sports and games -- Port of Birka -- Crafts and craftworkers -- Merchant adventurers -- Travel and transportation -- Ships and ship building -- Building a Viking longship -- Sailing and navigation -- Raiders and traders -- Viking warriors -- Vikings in England -- Scotland and Ireland -- France and the Mediterranean -- New lands to the West -- Trade routes to the East -- Viking sunset.
Summary:
Presents an overview of the ancient Vikings, discussing such topics as travel, work, family life, food, entertainment, buildings, religion, farming, and art.
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