The Vikings: A Quick Read (World History : A Quick Read Series) - Softcover

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Academic Links “Quick Read” series is a history collection designed to introduce readers to important topics from the past and spark an interest to learn more. These books contain short, easy to read articles that relate to the main topic and make each subject engaging and accessible. The series encourages curiosity, helps readers explore new ideas, and opens the door to deeper learning about history and the world. Each book introduces different time periods, events, and topics in history while helping readers build a stronger understanding of the past and how it connects to today.

Topics:
The Vikings
Norse Mythology
Valhalla
Viking Daily Life
Viking Government
Viking Longhouse
Viking Raids
Viking Longboats
Viking Warfare
Viking Berserkers
The Shield Wall
Viking Weapons
Women's Roles
Shield Maidens
Trade & Commerce
The Blood Eagle
Kingdoms of England
Danelaw
Ragnar Lothbrok
Battle of Lindisfarne
Battle of Edington
Ivar the Boneless
Great Heathen Army
Harald Fairhair
Rollo
Bjorn Ironside
Battle of Maldon
Erik the Red
Freydís Eiríksdóttir
Leif Erikson
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Harald Hardrada
Battle of Fulford
William the Conqueror
Battle of Hastings
Sweyn Forkbeard
Cnut the Great
Battle of Clontarf
Sigurd the Stout
Magnus Barefoot
Erik Bloodaxe
Battle of Svolder
Olaf Tryggvason
Christianity & the Vikings
Erik the Victorious
Guthrum the Old
Battle of Brunanburh
Canute IV of Denmark
Battle of Hjörungavágr
Haakon Sigurdsson
Vinland Expeditions
Legacy

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