Robert Ferguson

Presents a history of the Nordic warriors and explorers that plundered and traded their way across Europe, and discusses how ultimately their violence and conquests helped spread and enhance accomplishments in the arts, culture and government.

A History

The Vikings

Melanie Richards

Generally an enjoyable read, does get pretty name-heavy around the struggles between Heathendom and Christianity (which is funny because it reminded me of the OT). I did tire of reading about religious conversion, but this may be the fault of what history has preserved rather than this author's curation of Viking history. In any case, my interest is sparked and I'd like to read more books about the Vikings.

The Vikings A History

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