{"product_id":"uncovering-vikings-history-paperback","title":"Uncovering Vikings History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucas Russo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you think the Vikings were just savage brutes who stole and killed, you're missing out on a rich and complex history. Keep reading to find out more about this compelling civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis complex society has inspired films, history books, romance novels, and even comics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eHagar the Horrible\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eVikings\u003c\/em\u003e series, the world is still enthralled by the Viking Age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it's not hard to see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters - plus, based on Hollywood's portrayals, they were quite good-looking. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all they were. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile media highlights their violence and toughness, there's more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers - and many of their influences are still felt in the modern world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, these aspects are often overlooked because they're not as exciting as swordfights. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for the truth behind the legends and the movies, this thoroughly researched account is just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUncovering Vikings History\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll find out just what the Vikings were capable of... and appreciate these trailblazing seafarers even more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is just a fraction of what you will discover inside: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn inside look into the lifestyle, beliefs, and glory days\u003c\/strong\u003e of these Scandinavian sea warriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe truth behind Hollywood's fanciful depictions of Vikings - what Vikings really looked like based on archeological evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Vikings' owed a lot of their success to their daily diet - and \u003cstrong\u003ethe surprising thing they have in common with today's bodybuilders\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRagnar Lothbrok\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Erik the Red\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Cnut the Great\u003c\/em\u003e, and other notable Vikings, including one who converted to Christianity as a negotiation tactic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Vikings inspired the modern-day soap opera\u003c\/strong\u003e - plus other astounding cultural contributions you wouldn't expect from a bunch of so-called barbarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Vikings went from worshipping Thor and the other Norse gods to revering the one God of Christianity - all without violent conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe historic battle that ended the era of the Vikings\u003c\/strong\u003e and gave rise to a new group of conquerors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may have a stereotype of a Viking ingrained in your mind - one of pillaging, killing, and looting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there's much more to this fascinating group than brute force and violence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet to know the Vikings beyond the tales of terror and destruction. You'll be surprised at what you will discover. \u003c\/p\u003eIf you want to immerse yourself in the exploits and adventures of one of the most legendary people in history, then scroll up and click the \"Add to Cart\" button right now.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47405818970290,"sku":"9781737117384","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f876b7934fc1ad7ef0587f6d4d889ece.webp?v=1778193169","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/uncovering-vikings-history-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}