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"Vikings: Conquests, Commerce, and Culture" takes readers on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of the Vikings, unravelling the myths and revealing the true history behind their legacy. This book delves into the conquests, commerce, and cultural aspects of the Norse people, exploring their impact on the world. From the birth of the Norsemen to their renowned raiding expeditions along European coastlines, the book explores the origins and motivations of the Vikings. It highlights their shipbuilding expertise, enabling their conquests and exploration of new lands. The Viking trading network and their entrepreneurial spirit come to life as readers delve into the intricate web o...
'the volume will indeed be a treasury for pictorial sources, and the illustrations to more off-the-beaten-track chapters (especially Noonan's, on European Russia) are correspondingly unusual.' -Guy Halsall, War in History, 8, 3, 2001'the truest picture yet of the Vikings and their age.' -Publishing News
Discusses the history, social structure, mythology, religions, and culture of the Vikings.
A look at the ancient Scandinavian peoples.
Nine papers examines a specific body of archaeological data - from societies including Minoan Crete, ancient Zimbabwe and the Maya - in order to discuss the role of women in the evolution of states.
This book features reading selections exploring cultures from around the world and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, as well as map activities and a downloadable version of the reading text at a lower reading level for struggling readers.
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Describes how the Vikings explored the seas and invaded foreign lands. It also looks at how ordinary people lived their daily lives, from shipbuilding and farming, to Viking arts, crafts, and fashion.