The Vikings - From Odin to Christ (Hardcover, New edition)

The popular image of the Vikings is of tall red-headed men, raping and pillaging their way around the coast of Europe, stopping only to ransack monasteries and burn longships. But the violent Vikings of the 8th century became the pious Christians of the 11th century, who gave gold crosses to Christian churches and in whose areas of rule pagan idols were destroyed and churches were built. So how did this radical transformation happen, and why? What difference did it make to the Vikings, and to those around them, and what is their legacy today? This book takes a "global" look at this key period in Viking history, exploring all the major areas of Viking settlement. Written to be an accessible and engaging overview for the general reader.

General

Imprint:	Lion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2018
Authors:	Martyn Whittock • Hannah Whittock
Dimensions:	234 x 256 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7459-8020-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-7459-8020-1
Barcode:	9780745980201

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