Packed with fascinating facts and images, the All About History Book of Vikings explores what caused the end of the Viking age, what their remaining legacy is, and gives you the chance to gaze upon the historical artefacts that help us understand more about these incredible warriors. Featuring: Viking Raiders - Portrayed as bloodthirsty pirates, pillaging innocent villagers, Vikings also ruled the waves with a lucrative trade network. Exploration - Find out how and why the Vikings spread their wings and discovered new lands far and wide. Everyday life - Vikings had their own beliefs, rituals and social structure, and expressed their artistic side through the likes of pottery and crafts. The Viking legacy - Far from disappearing into the annals of time, the Vikings left a lasting legacy that lives on today.
Welcome to BOOK OF VIKINGS
VIKING RAIDERS • PORTRAYED AS BLOODTHIRSTY PIRATES, PILLAGING INNOCENT VILLAGERS, VIKINGS ALSO RULED THE WAVES WITH A LUCRATIVE TRADE NETWORK
VIKING VOYAGES • AS EXPERT SHIP BUILDERS, THE VIKINGS WERE ABLE TO VOYAGE FURTHER AND WIDER THAN ANY CIVILISATION BEFORE…
RAIDS • NO MONASTERY WAS SAFE FROM THE FIERY SCOURGE THAT SWEPT OVER THE LAND FROM BEYOND THE SEA
TRADE • VIKINGS WERE NOT POWERED BY BRUTALITY, BUT INSTEAD A COMPLEX AND PROSPEROUS TRADE NETWORK
ORIGINS OF THE SCANDINAVIAN NATIONS • DISCOVER HOW the Scandinavian nations came to be, and learn about the Viking origin myth, alongside the reality of the Stone Age settlers.
TIMELINE
VIKING HISTORY
EXPLORATION
DISCOVERING NEW LANDS
LEIF ERIKSON
RAIDING & TRADING
RAIDING THE WEST
ERIC BLOODAXE
ARMOUR
WEAPONRY
SWORDS • WARRIORS TREASURED their swords and often gave them names such as “Leg-biter” or “Fierce”. A Viking sword had a double-edged blade that was strong as well as flexible, meaning it would not shatter when struck by the enemy. The sword’s hilt (handle) was often beautifully decorated.
JARLS AND KARLS
SETTLEMENT ABROAD
THE VIKING WORLD
HARALD HARDRADA
FARMS AND TOWNS
RUNES
EVERYDAY LIFE
THE VIKINGS AT HOME
FAMILY LIFE
THE VIKING UNIVERSE
SAGAS AND LEGENDS
THE MIDGARD SERPENT
A VIKING BURIAL
THE END OF THE VIKING AGE
THE LAST VIKINGS
THE VIKING LEGACY
VIKING CRAFTS
THE JELLING STONE
EXHIBITS
PICTURE CREDITS
