Vikings: an encyclopedia of conflict, invasions, and raids

This single-volume encyclopedia covers the large scope of Viking conflicts, invasions, and raids throughout history, using thematic essays and A-Z entries to show how their story has unfolded over time: For three centuries, the Vikings changed the political world of northern and western Europe. This...

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1. Verfasser: Mueller-Vollmer, Tristan (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, California ; Denver, Colorado ABC-CLIO [2022]
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Zusammenfassung:This single-volume encyclopedia covers the large scope of Viking conflicts, invasions, and raids throughout history, using thematic essays and A-Z entries to show how their story has unfolded over time: For three centuries, the Vikings changed the political world of northern and western Europe. This encyclopedia explores exactly how they did it in a highly readable and informative resource volume. How did the Vikings know when to strike? What were their military strengths? Who were their leaders? What was the impact of their raids? These and many more questions are answered in this volume, which will benefit students and general readers alike. The only encyclopedia devoted specifically to the topic of conflict, invasions, and raids in the Viking Age, this book presents detailed coverage of the Vikings, who are infamous for their violent marauding across Europe during the early Middle Ages. Featuring extracts of poetry and prose from the Viking Age, the book provides cultural context in addition to an in-depth analysis of Viking military practices.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-300) and index
Beschreibung:xxiii, 313 Seiten Illustrationen 27 cm
ISBN:9781440877292

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