River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads

Name: River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1356 reviews)

4.6 of 5 Stars: Asia - River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads

1,356

$14.99

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: Follow an epic story of the Viking Age that traces the historical trail of an ancient piece of jewelry found in a Viking grave in England to its origins thousands of miles east in India. An acclaimed bioarchaeologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few years. And her research offers enlightening new visions of the roles of women and children in Viking culture. Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into her temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings’ route was far more varied than we might think—that with them came people from the Middle East, not just Scandinavia, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain. Told as a riveting history of the Vikings and the methods we use to understand them, this is a major reassessment of the fierce, often-mythologized voyagers of the North—and of the global medieval world as we know it.

Details

Discover the untold story of the Vikings in River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads. Uncover a fascinating journey that spans continents and centuries as Catrine Jarman, an acclaimed bioarchaeologist, uses groundbreaking forensic techniques to investigate the history of the Vikings buried in British soil. With the help of teeth analysis and radiocarbon dating, Jarman unveils surprising insights about the Vikings' origins, their interaction with the Eastern world, and the roles of women and children in their culture.

Brace yourself for an adventure unlike any other as you follow the trail of an ancient Carnelian bead that takes you from an English Viking grave to the bustling streets of eighth-century Baghdad and India. Delve into the gripping narrative of the Vikings' diverse and often unexpected routes, which not only included Scandinavia but also the Middle East. Uncover the intriguing relationship between the Eastern and Western worlds, possibly fueled by a slave trade connected through the historic Silk Road, leading all the way to Britain.

River Kings presents a remarkable reassessment of the Viking Age, debunking myths and shedding light on the global medieval world. Immerse yourself in this riveting history that unveils the secrets of the fierce Nordic seafarers. Whether you're a Viking enthusiast or a history buff, this captivating book will transport you back in time and provide you with a thought-provoking perspective on one of history's most legendary civilizations.

Expand your knowledge and embark on an extraordinary Viking journey today! Get your copy of River Kings now!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...