The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings

A history of the Vikings and their development as traders, explorers, and settlersViking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas traces their development as traders, pioneers, and mercenaries. Through more than sixty full-colour maps, this atlas follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, mercenaries who served in the emperor’s bodyguard at Constantinople, and mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America. More than 80 illustrations and timelines make this is an indispensable handbook for students and history enthusiasts alike.