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  • Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Epic Legacy of Norse Mythology and Viking Heroes

    von Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Darcy Wycombe8 …
    Übersetzt von William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson0, George Webbe1, W.G. Collingwood2, J. Stefansson3, F. York Powell4, Edmund Head5, Arthur Middleton Reeves6 …
    The 'Norse Sagas' anthology presents an enthralling exploration of medieval Scandinavian literature, bringing together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and histories that have profoundly influenced the realm of storytelling. This collection encapsulates the dramatic and often tumultuous narratives characteristic of Norse mythology and heroic sagas, ranging from epic battles and familial … Lesen Sie mehr

    0,99 €

  • The Children of Ash and Elm

    A History of the Vikings

    von Neil Price …
    A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'As brilliant a history of the Vikings as one could possibly hope to read' Tom HollandThe 'Viking Age' is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end in September 1066, when King Harald Hardrada of Norway died leading the charge against the English line at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. … Lesen Sie mehr

    12,99 €

  • Norse Mythology

    von Stephan Weaver …
    Norse Mythology is not only a relic of history but a fascinating record that exhibits humanities unending stream of creativity. This eBook delves into the past and emerges with a legion of breath taking accounts of events, gods, heroes, creatures, worlds and much more.Inside you will learn about…✓ Gods and Goddesses✓ The Nine Worlds✓ Heroes and Legends✓ Mythological Creatures✓ Ten Little Known … Lesen Sie mehr

    Kostenlos

  • The Viking Anthology

    Norse Myths, Icelandic Sagas and Viking Chronicles

    von Snorri Sturleson, Saemund Sigfusson, Saxo Grammaticus …
    Serien series Bybliotech Discovery
    This vast ebook Anthology is exploding with masterpieces of world literature, ranging from the peerless Icelandic Sagas, to the Norwegian 'Heimskringla', or the 'Chronicle of the Kings of Norway'.As well as these original texts (in English Translation), are several accompanying great works of scholarship which are an essential companion to the texts - assisting the reader in their understanding of … Lesen Sie mehr

    2,99 €

  • The Hammer and the Cross

    A New History of the Vikings

    von Robert Ferguson …
    For those living outside Scandinavia, the Viking Age effectively began in 793 with an attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne. The attack on Lindisfarne was a characteristically violent harbinger of what was in store for Britain and much of Europe from the Vikings for the next 300 years, until the final destruction of the heathen temple to the Norse gods at Uppsala around 1090.Robert Ferguson is a … Lesen Sie mehr

    9,49 €

  • Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness

    Arab Travellers in the Far North

    von Ibn Fadlan …
    In 922 AD, an Arab envoy from Baghdad named Ibn Fadlan encountered a party of Viking traders on the upper reaches of the Volga River. In his subsequent report on his mission he gave a meticulous and astonishingly objective description of Viking customs, dress, table manners, religion and sexual practices, as well as the only eyewitness account ever written of a Viking ship cremation.Between the … Lesen Sie mehr

    10,99 €

  • The Viking Way

    Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia

    von Neil Price …
    Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viking Age that they claim to describe. Yet despite the consistency of this picture, surprisingly little archaeological or historical research has been done to explore what this may really have meant to … Lesen Sie mehr

    13,69 €

  • Saga Land

    von Kari Gislason, Richard Fidler …
    'I adored this book - a wondrous compendium of Iceland's best sagas' - Hannah KentA new friendship. An unforgettable journey. A beautiful and bloody history.This is Iceland as you've never read it before ...Broadcaster Richard Fidler and author Kári Gíslason are good friends. They share a deep attachment to the sagas of Iceland - the true stories of the first Viking families who settled on that … Lesen Sie mehr

    9,49 €

  • The Sámi Peoples of the North

    A Social and Cultural History

    von Neil Kent …
    There is no single volume that encompasses an integrated social and cultural history of the Sámi people from the Nordic countries and northwestern Russia. Neil Kent's book fills this lacuna. In the first instance, he considers how the Sámi homeland is defined: its geography, climate, and early contact with other peoples. He then moves on to its early chronicles and the onset of colonisation, which … Lesen Sie mehr

    14,76 €

  • The Viking Age (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Early History and Customs of the Ancestors of the English-Speaking Nations

    von Paul B. Du Chaillu, Nessa Graftmere …
    The Viking Age (Vol. 1&2) is an ambitious Victorian synthesis of Scandinavian archaeology, saga literature, law, and material culture. Du Chaillu reconstructs the early North not merely through chronicles, but through ships, graves, weapons, ornaments, runic remains, and household objects, presenting Viking society as complex, mobile, and institutionally sophisticated. Its prose is learned, … Lesen Sie mehr

    1,99 €

  • North Sea Empire

    Viking History

    von Hourly History …
    Serien series Viking History
    The Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the subsequent rule of William the Conqueror are among the best-remembered and often-documented events in European history. What is much less well known is that less than fifty years before the Norman invasion, England was invaded, conquered, and ruled by Scandinavian kings to become part of a North Sea Empire.Discover a plethora of topics such asThe … Lesen Sie mehr

    2,99 €

  • The Sea-Wolves

    von Lars Brownworth …
    In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev … Lesen Sie mehr

    4,99 €

  • Swedish Mentality

    von Åke Daun …
    Is there a distinctly Swedish national character? Are Swedes truly shy, unemotional, conflict-avoiding, melancholy, and dour? Swedish Mentality, the English translation of the hugely successful book published in Sweden in 1989, considers the reality behind the myth. The author, Åke Daun, is a respected ethnologist who is sometimes referred to as the "guru" of Swedish character. In recent years, it … Lesen Sie mehr

    29,09 €

  • The Witches of Vardo

    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: 'Powerful, deeply moving' - Sunday Times

    von Anya Bergman …
    They will have justice. They will show their power. They will not burn.'Three women's fight for survival in a time of madness' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesNorway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. After recently widowed Zigri's affair with the local merchant is discovered, she is sent to the fortress at Vardø to be … Lesen Sie mehr

    6,30 €

  • Saga of the Greenlanders & Erik the Red

    Enriched edition. Exploring Norse Exploration and Survival Through Legendary Sagas

    von John Sephton, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Arden Whitlowe …
    This anthology, 'Saga of the Greenlanders & Erik the Red,' is a riveting exploration of Norse voyages and discoveries, weaving together tales steeped in the richness of Viking lore. As an exemplar of medieval Icelandic literature, the collection encapsulates the adventurous spirit of the Norsemen, offering a profound glimpse into their culture through compelling narratives that embody themes of … Lesen Sie mehr

    1,99 €

  • Vikings at War

    von Kim Hjardar, Vegard Vike …
    An illustrated guide to Viking warfare from strategy and weapons to culture and tradition: "a very excellent introduction to the Viking age as a whole" (Justin Pollard, historical consultant for the Amazon television series Vikings).From the time when sailing was first introduced to Scandinavia, Vikings reached virtually every corner of Europe and even America with their raids and conquests. … Lesen Sie mehr

    13,69 €

  • Vikings

    von Stephan Weaver …
    From the invasion of Britain to the siege of Paris, the Viking age is indeed one of the most tumultuous and formative periods of European history. But what of the forces behind the seismic raids and explorations? What of the ingenious craftsmanship behind the longboats that were beyond their time? Often, a farrago of myths and facts continues to portray a rather foggy image of the Vikings; but … Lesen Sie mehr

    Kostenlos

  • How Iceland Changed the World

    The Big History of a Small Island

    von Egill Bjarnason …
    **"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- *The New York Times‘Bjarnason’s intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it’s tailor-made to be read on the beach.’ –New Statesman*The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries.**The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in … Lesen Sie mehr

    8,44 €

  • Land van sneeuw en as

    von Petra Rautiainen …
    Übersetzt von Sophie Kuiper …
    Fins Lapland, 1944: een jonge Finse soldaat wordt opgeroepen om als tolk in een nazigevangenenkamp te werken. Omringd door wreedheid en dood, worstelt hij om zijn menselijkheid vast te houden. Wanneer de vrede aanbreekt, worden de misdaden bedolven onder de sneeuw en het ijs. Een paar jaar later krijgt journaliste Inkeri de opdracht de snelle ontwikkeling van het afgelegen West-Lapland te … Lesen Sie mehr

    10,99 €

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

    von History Compacted …
    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 … Lesen Sie mehr

    Kostenlos

  • The Vikings

    von Else Roesdahl …
    Übersetzt von Kirsten Williams, Susan Margeson …
    Thoroughly updated and with a new foreword'The Viking Age is shot through with the spirit of adventure. For 300 years, from just before AD800 until well into the eleventh century, the Vikings affected almost every region accessible to their ships, and left traces that are still part of life today'Far from being just 'wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates', the Vikings created complex social … Lesen Sie mehr

    10,99 €

  • The Origins of the British: The New Prehistory of Britain

    von Stephen Oppenheimer …
    'British prehistory will never look the same again.' Professor Colin Renfrew, University of CambridgeStephen Oppenheimer's extraordinary scientific detective story combining genetics, linguistics, archaeology and historical record shatters the myths we have come to live by. It demonstrates that the Anglo-Saxon invasions contributed just a tiny fraction (5%) to the English gene pool.Two-thirds of … Lesen Sie mehr

    3,99 €

  • Vikings

    von Neil Oliver …
    The Vikings famously took no prisoners, relished cruel retribution, and prided themselves on their blood-thirsty skills as warriors. But their prowess in battle is only a small part of their story, which stretches from their Scandinavian origins to America in the west and as far as Baghdad in the east.As the Vikings did not write their history, we have to discover it for ourselves, and that … Lesen Sie mehr

    4,49 €

  • The Far Traveler

    Voyages of a Viking Woman

    von Nancy Marie Brown …
    The remarkable story of Gudrid, the female explorer who sailed from Iceland to the New World a millennium ago.Five hundred years before Columbus, a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years, giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse … Lesen Sie mehr

    13,69 €