Vikings: The Battle At The End Of Time

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Viking artefacts discovered across a vast geographical range, from Russia & modern-day Turkey to Greenland & North America, bear witness to an artistic legacy that astonishes by its beauty, wealth & diversity.

This richly illustrated introduction to an extraordinary people presents an art of immense sophistication, ranging from exquisite gold jewellery to superbly decorated weapons of war, breathtakingly intricate woodcarvings, & vividly incised & painted runestones.

This north European civilisation has always had a special place in the popular imagination. " The Vikings" reflects favourite themes, including: the restless spirit of these warrior-explorers & their extraordinary voyages in quest of trade as well as adventure, booty, conquest & glory; the mighty pantheon of gods & goddesses such as Odin, Freyja, Thor & the mischief-making trickster Loki; the mysteries of the afterlife, including Valhalla (land of dead warriors) & the Underworld domain of the goddess Hel; the warrior cult, which produced the terrifying Berserks (fighters who believed themselves to be possessed by wolves or bears in battle); &, the ceremonies & sacrifices that accompanied the magnificent longship burials of the Viking chieftains.

A superb addition to any library of art & the imagination, " The Vikings" sets new standards in capturing the achievements of an ancient civilisation through the marriage of word & image.

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A fascinating read for history buffs & people with an interest in the Viking age.

This paperback book has 143 pages & measures: 20 x 20 x 1cm.