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Vikings : raiders from the sea
- Title
- Vikings : raiders from the sea / Kim Hjardar.
- Author
- Hjardar, Kim
- Publication
- Havertown, PA : Casemate, 2017.
- ©2017
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Details
- Description
- 155 pages : illustrations, maps; 20 cm
- Summary
- From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks' advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultures changed both European and Nordic societies. Employing sail technology and using unpredictable strategies, the Vikings could strike suddenly, attack with great force, then withdraw with stolen goods or captives. Viking society was highly militarised, honour was everything and losing one's reputation was worse than death. Offending another man's honour could only be resolved through combat or blood revenge. This short history of the Vikings discusses how they raided across Europe even reaching America, discussing their ships, weapons and armour, and unique way of life.
- Series Statement
- Casemate short history
- Uniform Title
- Casemate short history.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-151) and index.
- Call Number
- JFD 18-2726
- ISBN
- 9781612005195
- 1612005195
- OCLC
- 975362780
- Author
- Hjardar, Kim, author.
- Title
- Vikings : raiders from the sea / Kim Hjardar.
- Publisher
- Havertown, PA : Casemate, 2017.
- Copyright Date
- ©2017
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Series
- Casemate short historyCasemate short history.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-151) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFD 18-2726