The Vikings by Rees, Rosemary, 1942- instant download

The Vikings by Rees, Rosemary, 1942- instant download

64 pages : 25 cm, Presents an overview of the ancient Vikings, discussing such topics as travel, work, family life, food, entertainment, buildings, religion, farming, and art, Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index, Who were the Vikings? -- How do we know about the Vikings? -- Evidence in pictures and words -- Society and government -- What did the Vikings wear? -- Family life -- Gods and goddesses -- Living on the land -- Farming year -- Inside a longhouse -- Cooking and eating -- Feasting and fun -- Sports and games -- Port of Birka -- Crafts and craftworkers -- Merchant adventurers -- Travel and transportation -- Ships and ship building -- Building a Viking longship -- Sailing and navigation -- Raiders and traders -- Viking warriors -- Vikings in England -- Scotland and Ireland -- France and the Mediterranean -- New lands to the West -- Trade routes to the East -- Viking sunset