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The second edition of *The Vikings in History* offers a detailed analysis of the Viking era, drawing on archaeological findings, literary sources, and historical records. It traces the Norse peoples’ extensive maritime expeditions, examines their evolution from feared raiders to assimilated settlers, and highlights how their rich culture and trade networks profoundly shaped European society during the Middle Ages.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: F. Donald Logan
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