Historical Atlas of the Viking World

Inbunden bok. Mercury Books London. 2005. 191 sidor.

Mycket gott skick. Skyddsomslag i nära nyskick. Engelsk text.///Förlagets beskrivning: At the start of the ninth century AD, Europe's coasts and rivers were terrorised by a new threat—raiders from across the North Sea. Wild, bearded men, heavily armed, poured from their terrifying dragon-ships intent on murder and pillage. The word Viking means "sea-raider," a kind of pirate, but because most Vikings returned from raiding to resume the peaceable cultivation of their farms, it is misleading to call them pirates. A vital part of their incredible story is that Vikings were also farmers, fishermen, merchants, craftsmen and politicians - modem democracy is largely based on the
Viking model - and Vikings gave us the judicial jury system we take for granted today, First and foremost. Vikings were explorer-traders. In their magnificent longships, they
established the vital commercial links that opened up much of Europe, the hinterland of Russia, the heart of the Arabic Empire and the North Atlantic islands. And Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America, almost 500 years before Columbus. Historical Atlas of the Viking World reveals the exciting tapestry of Viking society, unravelling the complexities of Viking history, beliefs, and artistic achievements over a period of 300 years. The informative text, detailed maps, photographs and illustrations bring to life the world of this vital and fascinating people who changed the face of Europe - and the world - forever.