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The definitive history of the Vikings -- from arts and culture to politics and cosmology -- by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertise.
The Viking Age -- from 750 to 1050 -- saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings have been seen through the eyes of others, distorted to suit the tastes of medieval clerics and Elizabethan playwrights, Victorian imperialists, Nazis, and more. None of these appropriations capture the real Vikings, or the richness and sophistication of their culture.
Based on the latest archaeological and textual evidence, Children of Ash and Elm tells the story of the Vikings on their own terms: their politics, their cosmology and religion, their material world. Known today for a stereotype of maritime violence, the Vikings exported new ideas, technologies, beliefs, and practices to the lands they discovered and the peoples they encountered, and in the process were themselves changed. From Eirík Bloodaxe, who fought his way to a kingdom, to Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most traveled woman in the world, Children of Ash and Elm is the definitive history of the Vikings and their time.
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Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings like never before with Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings. Written by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertise, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the Viking Age, covering everything from arts and culture to politics and cosmology.
Unlike other historical accounts, Children of Ash and Elm captures the true essence of the Vikings by utilizing the latest archaeological and textual evidence. No longer seen through distorted lenses, the Vikings come to life on the pages of this book, showcasing the richness and sophistication of their culture.
As traders, raiders, explorers, and colonists, the Vikings embarked on epic journeys that took them from eastern North America all the way to the Asian steppe. While they were often portrayed as violent warriors, Children of Ash and Elm reveals that they were more than that. They were catalysts of change, exporting new ideas, technologies, beliefs, and practices to the lands and people they encountered.
Through captivating narratives of notable figures like Eirík Bloodaxe and Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, Children of Ash and Elm paints a vivid picture of Viking life, showcasing their politics, cosmology, religion, and material world. This book is the definitive history of the Vikings and their time, uncovering the true story behind one of history's most intriguing civilizations.
If you're ready to delve into the captivating world of the Vikings, order your copy of Children of Ash and Elm today. Experience the Vikings on their own terms and gain a comprehensive understanding of their remarkable contributions to human history.
Order now and embark on an extraordinary journey into the Viking Age!
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