The Viking World

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Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, whose influence shaped Western Europe for three centuries. Their journeys spanned from America to the Mediterranean and North Africa, showcasing their skills as warriors, sailors, and artists.

An in-depth look at Viking culture, voyages, and craftsmanship.

For 300 years, from the ninth to the eleventh centuries, the Vikings held sway over Western Europe. Their explorations reached far and wide-westward to America and southward to the Mediterranean and North Africa. Beyond their reputation as fierce warriors and expert seafarers, they were also talented jewellers, sculptors, and poets.

Their legacy is evident in a rich array of historical remains: forts, town sites, ships, burial mounds, carved stones, place names, sagas, art, and artefacts all stand as proof of their legendary achievements.

This updated and revised edition of James Graham-Campbell’s authoritative work comes ahead of a major exhibition at the British Museum. It incorporates the latest archaeological findings and features a key chapter on ships, shipwrights, and seamen by Sean McGrail.

The book is richly illustrated with maps, reconstruction drawings, and specially commissioned photographs that capture the brilliance of Viking culture alongside the stark beauty of the natural environments they navigated.

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