Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the daring adventures of the Viking Age. Superb color photographs of Viking ships, swords, clothes, shields, and memorial stones offer a unique view into the lives and outstanding achievements of the Norse. This is an excellent resource for basic information about the Vikings. It provides pictures of actual artifacts from the Viking Age, as well as photos of reenactors dressed in period clothing. A very informative and historically accurate book, for children and adults alike.
The Eyewitness Book series combines wonderful photography with informative texts that are succinct and easy to read. They provide adequate introductions to their respective subjects and should encourage further exploration. Everyday life is also documented with pictures of artifacts and people in period costumes. Viking presents an overview of this culture from music to mealtime, social hierarchy, to the more violent aspects of their explorations and expansions into new territories. Fascinating photographs of ships, weapons, and artifacts will attract reluctant readers.
