The World of the Vikings

Open the doors and step into the daily life of the Vikings, where you will gain great insight into the politics, religion, culture and art of the Viking Age!

Author Else Roesdahl is an award-winning archaeologist and historian, and in the book she combines her professional background with the latest research to create a nuanced portrait of the Vikings. The book goes into depth with everything from daily life in the Viking Age to raids and big politics.

As a reader, you will get a detailed overview of an important period in Scandinavian history and a nuanced description of the Viking Age in the Nordic countries as well as in the rest of Europe. The book also contains beautiful illustrations that complete the immersion.