The Vikings (1913)

The Vikings (1913)

Allen Mawer

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120341778
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The Vikings is a historical book written by Allen Mawer and originally published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century. It covers the origins of the Vikings, their expansion across Europe, their culture, religion, and social structure, as well as their impact on the history of Europe. The book also explores the Vikings’ famous raids and conquests, including their invasion of England and their interactions with other cultures such as the Byzantines and the Arabs. Mawer draws on a wide range of sources, including sagas, chronicles, and archaeological evidence, to create a vivid and detailed picture of Viking life and society. The Vikings is a classic work of history that remains relevant and informative to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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