A History Of The Vikings - Paperback - 9781432517762

""A History of the Vikings"" by T.D. Kendrick is a comprehensive account of the Viking Age, covering the period from the late eighth century to the eleventh century. The book explores the origins of the Vikings, their society and culture, their expansion and conquests, and their impact on Europe and beyond.The author begins by examining the Viking homelands of Scandinavia and the factors that led to their expansion into Europe, including trade, raiding, and colonization. He then delves into the social and political structures of Viking society, including their religion, laws, and customs.The book also covers the Vikings' military campaigns, including their raids on England, Ireland, and France, as well as their conquests of parts of Scotland and Russia. The author provides detailed accounts of some of the most famous Viking battles, including the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings.In addition to their military conquests, the book explores the Vikings' cultural achievements, including their art, literature, and language. The author also discusses the Vikings' impact on European society, including their influence on the development of feudalism and the spread of Christianity.Overall, ""A History of the Vikings"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most fascinating periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: T. D. Kendrick
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 452 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1432517767
• | ISBN-13: 9781432517762