Viking Life - Early Civilizations Author:John Guy Rich and poor, young and old -- the conquering Vikings and their lifestyles are yours to experience. — Though their Scandinavian ancestors flourished in Northern Europe from prehistoric times, the Viking age is reckoned by historians as spanning the 9th through 11th centuries A.D. Viking influences were strong in the British Isles, France's N... more »ormandy coast, and even parts of Spain and Russia. Here is an account of the Vikings, with illustrations and descriptions of their ships, weapons, tools and crafts. Full color.« less