Ancient Peoples And Places: The Vikings
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A landmark work in archaeological and historical scholarship, Ancient Peoples and Places: The Vikings presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Norse world, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence available at the time of its writing. Holger Arbman, a distinguished Swedish archaeologist, chronicles the rise and expansion of the Viking Age, tracing the seafaring Norsemen from their Scandinavian homelands across the North Atlantic, into the British Isles, and deep into the rivers of Eastern Europe. With a measured, academic tone, the work details the material culture of the Vikings — their ships, weapons, art, and burial practices — grounding romantic popular myths in rigorous scholarly analysis. Arbman illustrates how these remarkable people were not merely raiders and plunderers, but also traders, settlers, and craftsmen whose influence shaped the medieval world. This essential volume remains a foundational text for anyone seeking a serious, evidence-based understanding of Viking civilization.
Ancient Peoples And Places: The Vikings
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in archaeological and historical scholarship, Ancient Peoples and Places: The Vikings presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Norse world, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence available at the time of its writing. Holger Arbman, a distinguished Swedish archaeologist, chronicles the rise and expansion of the Viking Age, tracing the seafaring Norsemen from their Scandinavian homelands across the North Atlantic, into the British Isles, and deep into the rivers of Eastern Europe. With a measured, academic tone, the work details the material culture of the Vikings — their ships, weapons, art, and burial practices — grounding romantic popular myths in rigorous scholarly analysis. Arbman illustrates how these remarkable people were not merely raiders and plunderers, but also traders, settlers, and craftsmen whose influence shaped the medieval world. This essential volume remains a foundational text for anyone seeking a serious, evidence-based understanding of Viking civilization.
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Condition remarks:
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Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in archaeological and historical scholarship, Ancient Peoples and Places: The Vikings presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Norse world, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence available at the time of its writing. Holger Arbman, a distinguished Swedish archaeologist, chronicles the rise and expansion of the Viking Age, tracing the seafaring Norsemen from their Scandinavian homelands across the North Atlantic, into the British Isles, and deep into the rivers of Eastern Europe. With a measured, academic tone, the work details the material culture of the Vikings — their ships, weapons, art, and burial practices — grounding romantic popular myths in rigorous scholarly analysis. Arbman illustrates how these remarkable people were not merely raiders and plunderers, but also traders, settlers, and craftsmen whose influence shaped the medieval world. This essential volume remains a foundational text for anyone seeking a serious, evidence-based understanding of Viking civilization.
