Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings

by Dominic Sandbrook

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all truePrepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We'll encounter gods and giants, axemen and shield-maidens, from the warlords rampaging through King Alfred's England to the sea-captains who first glimpsed the mountains of Iceland. For even in the most glittering cities on earth, no one is safe from the Northmen's fury...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens

340 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2023

About the author

An English historian, commentator and broadcaster and author of two highly acclaimed books on modern Britain: Never Had It So Good and White Heat. Their follow-up is State of Emergency.

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick review: I got this out of my library after seeing the striking cover, and I honestly thought it was a fictional historical novel about the vikings. Its definitely non fiction however, as Dominic Sandbrook takes the reader through the very real adventures of the vikings, their numerous battles and the far flung places they went pillaging and looting. As someone from thr North East of England you'd think I'd be up to speed with my viking history, but honestly I went into this knowing next to nothing and while the vikings are still not my specialist area, this did a great job of bringing the history to life and presenting it in an entertaining, story like way. My interest did wane a bit towards the end (again, vikings are not really my thing) but I really liked the sections devoted to Eric the Red and his son Leif, who discovered Greenland and Canada respectively.

Great introduction to the vikings and their illustrious history.

[J.H. Lillevik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this was written for a younger audience, I truly enjoyed Sandbrook's book on my ancestors. Wonderful prose and imagery coloring the stories I have been told since I was a child.

A great introduction to Norse culture and my people's history.

Highly recommended for all ages.

[Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fury of the Vikings by Dominic Sandbrook is part of a 7-book series on interesting stories in history. This book in particular goes over the entire history of what we call "The Vikings." This 5-part, 20-chapter book brings you into the Viking world, from Vinland to Finland, from West Francia to East Anglia, from Constantinople and back to your Barnes and Noble. This book really does have a lot to offer, Part one begins in the Nine worlds that surround the life tree, Yggdrasil. I really enjoy how the Author explains Norse mythology, it maybe be boring for readers, but it is essential to understand why the Vikings were the way they were.

Part 2-5 is where the real story begins, I highly recommend this book to people who'd like to learn more about Viking history, this was honestly better than most other historical books I've ever read and there's so much to it I might read it again! For October, I'm going to be reading his book on the Great War, definitely want to read the whole Adventures in Time series. Of course, I just have to put this in the Genre Choice category, really good book, lot of effort put into it.

[Christian Umami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Als Hörbuch bei Audible gehört.

Der Sprecher und Leser, Peter Lontzek, leistet fantastische Arbeit das Buch zum Leben zu erwecken.
Am Besten haben mir die mythologischen Sagen und Legenden gefallen, die am Anfang und auch zum Ende des Buches hin einfließen.
Dazwischen ist es dann natürlich immer wieder interessant, wenn die realen Geschichten nacherzählt werden, von bekannten Namen, die man vielleicht zusammengewürfelt sonst nur aus so manch Fernsehserie kennt.
Nicht gefallen hat mir die Länge des Buches. Warum ist auch gleich erklärt, denn im Grunde wiederholt sich der Ablauf immer und immer wieder auf die gleiche Weise.

Eine Figur betritt die Bühne der Welt, raubt, plündert und mordet von A nach B, wird dann aufgehalten oder stirbt und repeat. Das fand ich nach 10 Stunden dann doch etwas langatmig.

[Emily M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. Though written for probably a tween/young teen reading level, I enjoyed it immensely. Sandbrook doesn't footnote his sources, though he does sometimes give an aside of where we get this information, but he writes with confidence and clarity, just like he sounds on his podcast. Will definitely be assigning this to my girls for the Vikings portion of English history, and I will be seeking out some of his other works, as well.

[Frank White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandbrook tells a compelling story about the Northmen and their fury. Especially strong at weaving their mythology and history together.

[Arun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though it is meant for a younger audience this is one of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading. History told in a very entertaining way!

[Mairead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lmao how did I not put together that Vinland saga is referring to Vinland Ontario

[Celia Sanjuan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Para ser juvenil es tremendamente denso, pero está muy muy bien documentado, he aprendido muchísimo sobre la era vikinga y sus líderes

[Josh Ehrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent history that my 10 year old loved and I enjoyed as well.

[Małgorzata Siek · Rating 5 out of 5]

to było super 👌 Mam ochotę znowu obejrzeć Vikings 😅

[Robert Bodea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deși acesta carte nu e tocmai ușor de citit, ea prezintă o grămadă de informații interesante despre vikingi, iar acest lucru m-a ambiționat să o citesc cât mai repede. Capitolul meu preferat este cel despre călătoriile vikingilor. Cele mai captivante au fost aventurile lui Erik cel Roșu și ale lui Leif Eriksson. Recomand această carte celor care doresc să afle lucruri interesante despre vikingi.