Historical Dictionary of the Vikings

ISBN-10: 0810865890
ISBN-13: 9780810865891
Category: History
Pages: 404
Language: English
Published: 2003-09-29
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Author: Katherine Holman

Description

This book provides a comprehensive work of reference for people interested in the vikings, including entries on the main historical figures involved in this dramatic period, important battles and treaties, significant archaeological finds, and key works and sources of information on the period. It also summarizes the impact the vikings had on the areas where they traveled and settled. There is a chronological table, detailed and annotated bibliographies for different themes and geographical locations, and an introduction discussing the major events and developments of the viking age.

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