The earliest violent encounter recorded between Scandinavians and the people of Britain was in 789. From that time on ‘seamen’, ‘pirates’ and ‘pagans’ were all terms which were to become synonymous with Viking. Mark Harrison investigates the lifestyle, the motivation and the status of these early Scandinavian warriors.
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Brief information on the archaeological history of viking warriors. Lots of great plates, photos, and sketches, but don't expect it to give you comprehensive information on any one thing.