Kings and Vikings: Scandinavia and Europe AD 700-1100 / Edition 1

by P.H. Sawyer

Overview

Professor Sawyer offers some new interpretations of the development of Scandinavian society and history of the Christian conversion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138172241
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/31/2016
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

P.H. Sawyer

Table of Contents

Preface 1 The Age of the Vikings: an introductory outline 2 The twelfth century 3 Contemporary sources 4 Scandinavian society 5 Scandinavia and Europe before 900 6 The raids in the west 7 Conquests and settlements in the west 8 The Baltic and beyond 9 Pagans and Christians 10 Conclusion: kings and pirates

Editorial Reviews

'Kings and Vikings is no cautious general account of the Viking age, but rather a selective survey by which it is a pleasure to be informed and stimulated.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

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