Viking London Author:Thomas Williams London was reborn in the fires of the Viking Age, transformed by immigrants and natives, kings and commoners, warriors and saints. — In this short history, bestselling historian Thomas Williams explores the profound impact of the Vikings on London. Under the hammer of their assaults the city emerged as a hub of trade, a financial centre, a ... more »political prize, and a cauldron of voices and perspectives -- a place that, a thousand years ago, already embodied much of what London is today.« less