The vikings : conquering England, France, and Ireland

When the Vikings invaded and conquered England, France, and Ireland, it opened a new and fascinating chapter in the era of the Norsemen. The nature and history of the beset lands, the traditions and character of their peoples, and the strengths and weaknesses of the various Viking leaders made each of these three invasions distinct from the others. And each produced a different and surprising result. In sum, award-winning journalist Robert Wernick asserts in this short-form book, they forever altered the course of medieval history. When the Vikings invaded and conquered England, France, and Ireland, they opened a new and fascinating chapter in their history. The nature of the beset lands, the traditions and character of their peoples, and the strengths and weaknesses of the various Viking leaders made each of these three invasions distinct from the others. And each produced a different and surprising result. In sum, award-winning journalist Robert Wernick asserts in this provocative short-form book, they forever altered the course of medieval history. When the Vikings invaded and conquered England, France, and Ireland, they opened a new and fascinating chapter in the era of the Norsemen. The nature and history of the beset lands, the traditions and character of their people, and the strength and weaknesses of various Viking leaders, writes journalist Robert Wernick in this essay, made each of these three invasions distinct from the others. And each produced a different and surprising result, forever altering the course of medieval history. Profusely illustrated text discusses the history, customs, life style, and discoveries of the Vikings.