Vikings

Part of the Pocket Museum series, this book presents a full array of artifacts made by or for the Vikings, including jewelry, ornaments, weapons, amulets, and ships. Divided into three chronological groups, and sub-divided into thematic sections such as ritual and religion, craft and economy, and politics and warfare, the book provides a detailed visual history of the Viking age. The high-quality image of each artifact is accompanied by a description of its use and meaning, with information on its date, medium, size, find spot, and current museum location. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

The culture of the Viking world speaks of both violence and of beauty. This extensively illustrated volume brings together nearly 200 carefully chosen artifacts that reflect the art and daily life of Viking-Age Europe and the North Atlantic. It includes both iconic items and finds from recent excavations, providing a visual guide to the early-medieval Scandinavian world.Pocket Museum: Vikings

An informativeintroduction to Vikinghistory that also providesan impressive collection ofartifacts and new insightson the Norse people.