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The Real History of the Vikings: Warriors, Raiders, Traders, Explorers, and the Norse World Behind Their Legend

The Real History of the Vikings: Warriors, Raiders, Traders, Explorers, and the Norse World Behind Their Legend

Veldar, Henry

Paperback

Scandinavian History

ISBN13: 9798195129538
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Discover the real history of the Vikings beyond the myths, legends, and warrior stereotypes.

The Real History of the Vikings takes readers into the world of Norse sailors, raiders, traders, farmers, explorers, kings, and settlers. From the cold homelands of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to England, Ireland, Normandy, Iceland, Greenland, Byzantium, and the edge of North America, this book reveals how the Viking Age became one of the most dramatic periods in medieval history.

Inside, readers will explore Viking longships, early raids, daily life, Norse beliefs, trade routes, warrior culture, settlement, conversion to Christianity, and the lasting legacy of the Norse world. The book also explains why Viking was not simply a people, but an activity connected to movement, risk, ambition, and opportunity.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is ideal for readers who want to understand the Vikings as real historical people, not just legends with axes, ships, and battle myths.

Perfect for readers interested in Viking history, Norse mythology, medieval Europe, Scandinavian history, Viking raids, ships, exploration, and the real world behind Viking legends.

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