Vikings: The True And Surprising History Of The Vikings (A Captivating Guide To The History Of The Vikings Age And Norse Mythology) - Paperback

by Anthony Lesley (Author)

The Vikings Were A Seafaring People From The Late Eighth To Early 11th Century Who Established A Name For Themselves As Traders, Explorers And Warriors. They Discovered The Americas Long Before Columbus And Could Be Found As Far East As The Distant Reaches Of Russia. While These People Are Often Attributed As Savages Raiding The More Civilized Nations For Treasure And Women, The Motives And Culture Of The Viking People Are Much More Diverse.

In This Book, Find Out:

• Where The Vikings Come From,
• Their Invasions And Travels,
• How They Led Their Daily Lives,
• How And Why They Fought Other Peoples,
• Their Culture,
• Their Religious Beliefs
• The Norse Mythology,
• And Plenty More!

They Could Be Educated In Religion And Weaponry, Own And Inherit Property, Keep Their Finances Separate From Their Husbands' Assets, Be A Force In The Military And In Politics, Seek Judgment For Crimes Against Them, And Be Punished Equally To Men For Equal Crimes. There Was Some Equality For Them, Maybe Even More Than Women Over A Thousand Years Later. If You Want To Try To Understand How A Celtic Thought This Book Is For You!