Vikings. History and Civilization
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Suddenly flooding into the expanses of Europe in the 8th century, the Vikings inscribed their name in world history with fire and sword. It may seem that we know everything about these fierce warriors and brave sailors - all the necessary information can easily be found in any school textbook: dates, main routes of movement, history of battles and invasions. But the history of the Vikings still holds many unsolved mysteries. There are questions that historians, politicians, and readers still debate, including the infamous 'Varangian Controversy'. Indeed, how and why were the Vikings able to raid Europe without encountering much resistance, dominating it for centuries and shaking the foundations of powerful states like the Carolingian Empire? How did they manage to settle and establish themselves in Normandy, Sicily, and Iceland? Were they at the origins of Russian statehood or not? Were they the driving force of trade of their time or, on the contrary, did they hinder it? Did they discover America?
Drawing on the latest archaeological data and original interpretations of sources, renowned expert in Scandinavian history, Professor at the Sorbonne, Régis Boyer, has created not just a book - he has written a true encyclopedia. Each chapter thoroughly examines a different aspect of Viking history: their daily life, customs, relationships between men and women, law and judicial assemblies, weapons, ships, expeditions and military strategy, laws of warrior brotherhood, trade and economy, beliefs and myths, contacts with neighboring peoples and states, life of the Vikings in traditional Scandinavian society and beyond. What sets this book apart from most encyclopedias is one significant detail: Régis Boyer is a magnificent storyteller who knows how to present the material vividly and engagingly. The true adornment of the book is the colorful and carefully drawn portraits of key figures of that time: Harald Fairhair, Olaf Tryggvason, Canute the Great, Vladimir the Great, and Yaroslav the Wise. This book is intended for a wide audience and is designed to not leave the reader indifferent.
Author:
Author:Buaye Rezhi
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Romance & Love
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.5x15x2.6 cm
Series:
Series:Clio
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-8071-0432-8
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