The Vikings in HistoryCompletely 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:
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 |