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This work examines the Viking civilization during the medieval period, focusing on their expansion into Iceland and Greenland and noting their long‑distance voyages that reached North America. It offers historical context about Scandinavian society, the culture that drove maritime exploration, and the significant impact of these early seafarers on European and Atlantic history.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Gwyn Jones
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