The Viking Author:Alan Baker "Oh, Lord, save us from the rage of the Nordic people." — ?Ninth-century French prayer One moment they were a mere speck on the sea; the next, a murderous force slashing its way into unprotected monasteries and villages; routing proud armies; and pillaging villages and kidnapping innocents. For three centuries, the Vikings rained terror on E... more »urope. As fearsome as these warriors were, however, there was far more to Viking life and culture than battle. The Viking takes you on a fantastic voyage into history, where you?ll meet legendary Viking warriors, explorers, kings, and poets. It chronicles the repeated Norse invasions of the British Isles and the European mainland, from the destruction of the Anglo-Celtic monastery at Lindisfarne through the founding of Normandy and the battles of Hastings and Stamford Bridge. This enlightening book also examines Viking culture, religion, and explorations, including:
Norse gods, mythology, and belief in an afterlife
Day-to-day life in Viking settlements
Discovery and settlement of Iceland and Greenland
Leif Eiriksson?s voyage to the new world
A Viking battle with native Americans
Swedish exploits in the Volga and the founding of Russia