Chronicles of the Vikings /anglais
by Page R. I.
Chronicles of the Vikings explores the Viking age through writings, reports, memorials, and myths. Moving beyond one-sided portrayals of savage raiders, it considers how Vikings understood and represented themselves, while also examining accounts from people who knew them closely. Every purchase supports the British Museum.
About This Book
Chronicles of the Vikings examines the Viking age through records, memorials, and myths connected to the people who lived it.
Rather than relying only on accounts written by hostile observers or on archaeological evidence, the book focuses on perspectives associated with the Vikings themselves.
It considers how Vikings were portrayed in their own writings and in reports from people who knew them closely.
This new edition offers an accessible way to explore Viking values, identity, and historical representation.
Every purchase supports the British Museum.
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