The Vikings in History - 9780415327565

Taylor & Francis

The Vikings in HistoryAuthor(s): F. Donald Logan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415327565, 978-0415327565\nSynopsis\nCompletely updated to include important primary research, archaeological findings and debates from the last decade, this third edition of F. Donald Logan's successful book examines the Vikings and their critical role in history.\n\nThe author uses archaeological, literary and historical evidence to analyze the Vikings' overseas expeditions and their transformation from raiders to settlers. Focusing on the period from [tel], it studies the Vikings across the world, from Denmark and Sweden right across to the British Isles, the North Atlantic and the New World. \n\nThis edition includes:\n\na new epilogue explaining the aims of the book\nupdated further reading sections\nmaps and photographs.\n\nBy taking this new archaeological and primary research into account, the author provides a vital text f.