Viking

"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible...

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Main Author: Margeson, Susan M. (Author)
Other Authors: Anderson, Peter, 1956- (Photographer)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.
Edition: New edition, Revised edition, American edition.
Series: DK eyewitness books.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Who were the Vikings?
  • Lords of the sea
  • A Viking warship
  • Viking warriors
  • Weapons - Raiding Europe - Going East
  • Discovering new lands
  • A Viking fort
  • Other ships
  • Trading east and west
  • Rulers and freemen
  • Women and children
  • At home - Meal time
  • Animals, wild and imagined
  • Farming
  • Getting around
  • In the workshop
  • Spinning and weaving
  • Jewelry - Brooches
  • Games, music, and stories
  • Gods and legends
  • Viking burials - Buried treasure
  • Runes and picture stones
  • The Jelling Stone
  • The coming of Christianity
  • Did you know?
  • Who's who? - Find out more.