The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Haywood
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 182
ISBN/Barcode 9780140513288
ClassificationsDewey:948.022
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 29 June 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. With over sixty full colour maps, it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor's bodyguard at Constantinople, and Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America.

Author Biography

John Haywood is the author of a number of books, including The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings and The Historial Atlas of the Celtic World (Thames & Hudson). He lives in Lancaster.