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The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Haywood
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:144 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 182 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780140513288
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Classifications | Dewey:948.022 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
29 June 1995 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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