Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings, their daily lives, ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and their adventures in war and exploration
General Note
At head of title: Eyewitness
"Discover the story of the Vikings-- their ships, weapons, legends, and saga of war and discovery"--Cover
Includes index
Content Note
Who were the Vikings? -- Lords of the sea -- Viking warship -- Weapons -- Terrorizing the west -- East into Russia -- Viking fort -- Other ships -- Trading east and west -- Kings and freemen -- Women and children -- At home -- Mealtime -- Animals, wild and imagined -- Farming -- Getting around -- In the workshop -- Spinning and weaving -- Jewelry -- Games, music, and stories -- Gods and legends -- Viking burials -- Runes and picture stones -- Jelling stone -- Coming of Christianity