Kings and Vikings : Scandinavia and Europe AD 700-1100

Häftad bok. London : Methuen. Paperback (7th reprint, 1998) uppl. 1982. 182 sidor.

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General Condition
Very Good+ (VG+). A exceptionally clean and well-preserved copy showing only minor traces of handling or shelf storage.
Detailed Condition
Cover & Spine: The softcover retains its bright appearance with a completely uncreased, tight spine. Only extremely light, superficial wear along the edges and corners from shelf wear.
Interior & Edges: Pages are clean, crisp, and bright throughout. Free from any ink or pencil markings, marginalia, inscriptions, or turned corners. Binding is strong and firm, and page edges are clean.
Content Description / Summary
In Kings and Vikings, P. H. Sawyer provides a critical and stimulating survey of Viking activity and Scandinavian development between AD 700 and 1100. Rather than offering a standard historical narrative, Sawyer re-examines contemporary written sources, runic inscriptions, and archaeological evidence to analyze the causes, scale, and long-term impact of Viking raids and settlements across Western Europe, the Atlantic islands, and Russia. The book also details internal social transformations within Scandinavia, including political consolidation under regional kings and the process of Christian conversion.