The Northmen

A history of the Vikings that reflects the geographical range of their activities.

About the author

John Haywood was educated at the universities of Lancaster, Cambridge and Copenhagen. He is an expert on the history of Dark Age Europe. His authorial credits include The New Atlas of World History (T&H ) and The Penguin Atlas of the Vikings.

Summary

A magisterial history of the Vikings that fully reflects the extraordinary geographical range of their activities, from Newfoundland in the west to Baghdad in the east.

Foreword

A magisterial history of the Vikings that fully reflects the extraordinary geographical range of their activities, from Newfoundland in the west to Baghdad in the east.

Additional text

Looks at the evolution of civilisations in Scandinavia, with a sprinkling of mythology thrown in for good measure ... A full picture of the Viking Age' History of War.

Product details

• Authors: John Haywood
• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.10.2015
• EAN: 9781781855232
• ISBN: 978-1-78185-523-2
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 241 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Non Fiction