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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings
Take an incredible journey back in time to a land of warriors, longboats and legends. Marvel at fabulous treasures and sagas of heroes, monsters and epic voyages.
Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history.
DOZENS OF Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas.
BEAUTIFULLY Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world.
FASCINATING Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding historians of all ages.
CLASSROOM TO COFFEE This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.
COLLECT THE More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Ancient Egypt , The Magnificent Book of Ancient Rome , The Magnificent Book of Horses , The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals , and more!
Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history.
DOZENS OF Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas.
BEAUTIFULLY Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world.
FASCINATING Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding historians of all ages.
CLASSROOM TO COFFEE This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.
COLLECT THE More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Ancient Egypt , The Magnificent Book of Ancient Rome , The Magnificent Book of Horses , The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals , and more!
80 pages, Hardcover
Published August 8, 2023
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January 1, 2024
Continuing the series of The Magnificent Book of Treasures is book nine, the Vikings. This series presents us with the treasures and riches that different cultures from history have left behind. The artefacts we now have (and in some cases continue to uncover) which tell us the story of these peoples. And the treasures are indeed magnificent. It was over a thousand years ago that the Vikings set sail from Scandinavia in search of new lands, taking with them their expertise in everything from storytelling to woodwork and jewellery making. This book is going to help us learn more about who they were.
The warriors helmet tells us more about how they protected themselves in battle and, is exceptional for being one of only two known to remain. A pendant in the shape of Thor’s hammer suggests an owner who may have worn it for luck, asking the god of thunder for his protection. A wooden wagon found in a burial ship is beautifully carved with images of Viking mythological tales and it is thought to have been used in religious ceremonies. A necklace with 129 beads is stunning, the glass used to make it would have been bought back from western Europe and moulded. Treasure hoards are a relatively common find but the largest one ever found contained 14,000 coins and 500 rings ~ it would have belonged to a VERY wealthy Viking! Every double page spread has a to-scale image of the object in question, a series of facts describing what it is and what it would be used for as well as a Fact File with find details. It’s both fascinating and informative.
The warriors helmet tells us more about how they protected themselves in battle and, is exceptional for being one of only two known to remain. A pendant in the shape of Thor’s hammer suggests an owner who may have worn it for luck, asking the god of thunder for his protection. A wooden wagon found in a burial ship is beautifully carved with images of Viking mythological tales and it is thought to have been used in religious ceremonies. A necklace with 129 beads is stunning, the glass used to make it would have been bought back from western Europe and moulded. Treasure hoards are a relatively common find but the largest one ever found contained 14,000 coins and 500 rings ~ it would have belonged to a VERY wealthy Viking! Every double page spread has a to-scale image of the object in question, a series of facts describing what it is and what it would be used for as well as a Fact File with find details. It’s both fascinating and informative.
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