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    The Vikings: Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors
    The Vikings: Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors
    The Vikings: Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors
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    The Vikings: Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors

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    Take a journey back in time to witness the dawning of a civilization forever defined by its ferocious warriors, highly advanced seafaring technology, and thirst for adventure.

    The Viking Age! A brief footprint in the course of history that impacted generations hundreds of years into the future. You will dive into the depths of Scandinavia to find out what made the Vikings the most feared group of people in the European Middle Ages. Experts at warfare and navigating the high seas, the Vikings were on a mission and would not let anyone stand in their way!

    Brutal conquerors they were, but the Vikings were no mere savages. The Vikings had a unique culture and society that spread much influence through transcontinental trade and the exploration into unknown worlds.

    Navigate the Vikings' journey from their first encounters with the inhabitants of the British Isles to their discoveries of Greenland and North America. Along the way, meet some of the most famous Vikings to ever walk the face of the Earth.

    You will meet the infamous legend Ragnar Lothbrok whose very existence is shrouded in mystery. Step into the shoes of the first European explorer to step foot onto the lands of North America, Leif Erikson. Countless other warriors, kings, and explorers left their mark that paved the path the world has taken to this very day.

    Get your copy now! Relive their journeys through the eyes of a Viking and discover the makings of this fascinating civilization!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSea Vision Publishing, LLC
    Release dateMay 16, 2019
    ISBN9781393317777
    The Vikings: Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors

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    The Vikings - History Compacted

    The Vikings

    Explore the Exciting History of the Viking Age and Discover Some of the Most Feared Warriors

    History Compacted

    Copyright © 2019 by Sea Vision Publishing

    All Rights Reserved.

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

    Much research, from a variety of sources, has gone into the compilation of this material. We strive to keep the information up-to-date to the best knowledge of the author and publisher; the materials contained herein is factually correct. Neither the publisher nor author will be held responsible for any inaccuracies.

    Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Chapter One Viking Origins & Norse Mythology

    Where did Viking Civilization Begin?

    Norse Mythology

    Chapter Two  Walk in the Shoes of a Viking

    Viking Daily Life

    Jobs in Viking Society

    Viking Social Structure

    Viking Slave Trade

    Men in the Viking Age

    Women in the Viking Age

    Viking Children

    Viking Law

    Viking Entertainment

    Chapter Three Viking Technology

    Seafaring Technology

    Viking Weapons

    The Svinfylking

    Viking Shield

    An Honorable Death

    Chapter Four  The Viking Age Begins

    Where it all Began

    The Cause of Viking Migration

    The Beginning Raids

    Irish Raids

    English Raids

    French Raids

    Viking Exploration

    Viking Conversion to Christianity

    Viking Sagas

    Viking Myths Debunked

    Chapter Five  The Greatest Viking Warriors & Explorers

    Ragnar Lothbrok

    Ivar the Boneless

    Bjorn Ironside

    Halfdan Ragnarsson

    Rollo of Normandy

    Erik the Red

    Leif Erikson

    Olav Tryggvason

    Eric Haraldsson (nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe)

    Sweyn Forkbeard

    Cnut the Great

    Harald Hardrada

    Summary of Notable Vikings

    Conclusion

    References

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    Introduction

    WHAT COMES TO MIND when the word Viking is uttered?

    Blood-thirsty conqueror? Seafaring pirate plundering the land?

    Some of the fiercest warriors to ever step foot on the face of the Earth?

    These are the typical thoughts when trying to imagine a Viking.

    Is this an accurate depiction of the historical group from Scandinavia?

    Much of the mystery behind the Viking civilization is due to a lack of historical documentation of life in Scandinavia.

    The primary source of Viking history comes from texts that contain stories about legendary Vikings and events that occurred centuries earlier. Fortunately, many sources from other civilizations during the Viking Age refer to the same individuals.

    There may be more to Viking culture than meets the eye. More than a society of conquerors and plunderers. The Vikings left their footprint on Europe and beyond during a few short centuries.

    Within these pages, we are going to delve into the Viking Age.

    We will explore the complex life of a Viking, including social structure, Norse mythology, weapons used in raids, and the infamous Viking ships used to sail the open sea, and much more.

    In addition to digging into the Viking way of life, we will reveal some of the greatest leaders, feared warriors, and prominent explorers of the era.

    Many of the Vikings most notable figures are still revered today for their accomplishments on the battlefield, the kingdoms they coordinated, or the new lands they settled.

    Without further ado, let’s dig into the rich culture and historical figures of the Viking era!

    Chapter One

    Viking Origins & Norse Mythology

    Where did Viking Civilization Begin?

    VIKINGS TRACE THEIR roots back to the three modern countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway which make up Scandinavia.

    The land encompassing the three countries was rustic in the 7th and 8th century. A.D. Winters were brutally cold, and inhabitants made a living through cultivating the land and fishing.

    Many individuals living in Scandinavia were farmers in addition to being brave warriors. They would grow crops such as barley, rye, onions, garlic, peas, and beans, as well as a wide array of animals living on the farm. It was not uncommon for Viking farmers to raise pigs, sheep, chickens, and goats. It was essential to grow plentiful amounts of hay in the treacherous winter months so cattle could survive.

    There was constant work to be completed on the farm throughout the year and no member of the household was exempt. The men, women, and children had specified tasks to complete to ensure all the daily chores would be completed. Since the children were needed at the house to complete work, there was no schooling for Viking children. The boys had to emulate the tasks that their fathers completed, while the girls observed their mothers.

    Norse Mythology

    BEFORE THE VIKINGS gradually converted to Christianity, they practiced a polytheistic religion with multiple gods and goddesses. The unique deities of Norse mythology are a representation of the way the Vikings carried out their daily lives.

    Mythical tales of war, love, tragedy, and several other stories of the human spirit were shared from generation to generation. We may never truly understand the full extent of the complexities of Norse mythology since written documents did not appear until during or after the Viking transition to Christianity.

    A glimpse into the epic tale of the world’s creation paints a vivid picture of the grander of Norse storytelling. According to the Norse legend, there was a deep, dark abyss called Ginungagap. Surrounding Ginungagap, were the lands of fire and ice.

    The land of fire lay to the south and was called Muspelheim. The land of ice lay to the north and was referred to as Niflheim. These extreme, polar opposite environments were on a crash course to collide with one another inside the great void. The elements of fire, lava, and ash meshed with the elements of ice, snow, and water.

    After colliding, the fire began to melt the ice and the remnants would create the first giant known in Norse mythology, Ymir. From the body of Ymir, several other giants formed, and they were known as Jotuns.

    When

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