Books with title Everyday Life in the Viking Age

Were the Vikings only seafaring marauders who built fine ships, looted Christian settlements, and recorded their barbaric adventures in epic poetry; or were they also a civilized race who flourished on both land and sea? By relating archaeological discoveries to the wealth of early literature, Jacqueline Simpson has produced a vivid picture of everyday life in Viking times. She depicts their life on the land, their ships and sea expeditions, their trade, weapons and warriors. She also describes in detail their families and social life, games, arts and poetry, and their religion and funeral rites.

More than 1,000 years ago, the Vikings were the most powerful people in Europe. Their homeland was Scandinavia--the countries we know as Denmark, Sweden, and Norway--but their search for more land and trade made them into great travelers and explorers. In this volume, Neil Grant explores and explains the Viking world, devoting each double-page spread to a particular aspect of life in Viking times. From farming and religion to ships, navigation, and war, Vikings provides a complete picture of life during this fascinating period.