A comprehensive and colourful introduction to the Vikings, and their legacy as great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders. Vividly describes Viking culture, including their gods, clothes, history and government, illustrated with stunning photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary of Viking terms and a whos who of legendary Vikings, as well as a contents page and index to find information easily. With internet links to recommended websites with further information, video clips and virtual tours of Viking settlements.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Illustrated World History, Usborne, Usborne Illustrated World History .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Fiona Macdonald is the author of over 150 children's books, specializing in history. Dr Anne Millard is an archaeologist with a doctorate in Egyptology.