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

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Professor Sawyer offers some new interpretations of the development of Scandinavian society and history of the Christian conversion.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0415045908
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0415045902
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publication date
    April 24, 1984
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    5.43 x 0.45 x 8.27 inches
  7. Print length
    196 pages
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'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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (April 24, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415045908
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415045902
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.45 x 8.27 inches
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    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just raiders and traders
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
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I was like many people when I first learned about Vikings, horned helmets, axes, raiders and so on. My proff taught me otherwise, she made us read this book. Sawyer is one of the great historians of the Viking age. In his book he is able to show not only that Vikings were both raider and traders, sometimes in the same year but also their influence throughout Europe, from Spain to Russia. He talks about where they were, what they did and how they were organized. Of course he takes great pleasure in debunking myths about Vikings! It is an easy read, well worth it. Great for beginners in the European “Dark Ages” history.
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Chris Chouinard
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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KINDLE VERSION UNREADABLE. Tried to get a refund, was told they would look into but never got credited. Don't waste your money.
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Fred Camfield
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting overview
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2012
This is a somewhat brief overview of a four century long Viking period, starting with groups that were like tribal mauraders gathering loot, and progressing through periods of colonization and eventually established national governments. It was not that far back that Sweden was a msjor power in Europe, controlling an area much larger than present day Sweden. The Danes briefly controlled England and Ireland before being driven out. Rollo established a much more enduring kingdom in Normandy. Many of us alive today are descended from various intermarriages.

The author tries to separate fact from myth, a major endeavor. Storytellers writing sagas tended to use a great deal of literary license. There are undoubtedly true facts behind stories like Beowulf, but it requires some interpretation to separate the facts from fiction. One can wonder about the legendary Sigurd, slayer of the dragon Favne. Much of what we know comes from the so-called Icelandic Sagas.

The author does provide a good general picture of the period. Three was established trade in commodities ranging from fur and amnber to slaves (yes, original slaves were white). There was an established social order of freemen, freed slaves, and slaves. The author mentions the practice of weregild, i.e., the payment of money to the family of someone whom you killed - a practice that still exists between tribes in Afghanistan.

Overall, it is a good book to read if you have an interest in the society of the Viking period.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2018
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interesting book. happy
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