The Vikings in History

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Taylor & Francis, 2005 - History - 205 pages

Completely updated to include important primary research, archaeological findings and debates from the last decade, this third edition of F. Donald Logan's successful book examines the Vikings and their critical role in history.

The author uses archaeological, literary and historical evidence to analyze the Vikings' overseas expeditions and their transformation from raiders to settlers. Focusing on the period from 800-1050, it studies the Vikings across the world, from Denmark and Sweden right across to the British Isles, the North Atlantic and the New World.

This edition includes:

  • a new epilogue explaining the aims of the book
  • updated further reading sections
  • maps and photographs.

By taking this new archaeological and primary research into account, the author provides a vital text for history students and researchers of this fascinating people.

 

Contents

Viking Age Scandinavia
4
The first raids on the British Isles and their aftermath
21
4
31
Across the North Atlantic
43
6
46
Viking Greenland and the Eastern Settlement
56
The Vikings and the New World
66
8
68
The Danes in England
121
Early Viking raids on England 83565
124
13
130
Burghal Hidage defences for the kingdom of Wessex c 900
136
Viking Age York
142
18
149
Extent of attacks by the army of Thorkell the Tall 100911
158
The Swedes and the east
163

9
83
The Danes in the south
97
11
112
Valdai Hills and river systems
165
The Lewis chess pieces
179
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