Vikings : raiders from the sea
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Wadsworth Library - Geneseo - Adult Nonfiction
948.02 HJA
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948.02 HJA
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155 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-151) and index.
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Introduction to Vikings, their way of life, and why their raids were so successful. From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks' advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultures changed both European and Nordic societies. Employing sail technology and using unpredictable strategies, the Vikings could strike suddenly, attack with great force, then withdraw with stolen goods or captives. Viking society was highly militarised, honour was everything and losing one's reputation was worse than death. Offending another man's honour could only be resolved through combat or blood revenge. This short history of the Vikings discusses how they raided across Europe even reaching America, discussing their ships, weapons and armour, and unique way of life.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hjardar, K. (2017). Vikings: raiders from the sea . Casemate.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hjardar, Kim. 2017. Vikings: Raiders From the Sea. Oxford, UK: Casemate.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hjardar, Kim. Vikings: Raiders From the Sea Oxford, UK: Casemate, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hjardar, Kim. Vikings: Raiders From the Sea Casemate, 2017.
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