History in the Age of Vikings: Volume 1

A richly illustrated, detailed history of the Vikings, their advanced civilization, culture, art, and life.Based on the nearly-destroyed, rare works of a 19th-century writer and archaeologist, History in the Age of Vikings presents a thought-provoking story of the famed advanced civilization as told through archeological discoveries, relics, and unearthed discoveries. Features:More than 1600 contemporary illustrations spread across three volumesFull-size 8 1/2" x 11" pagesDigitally restored and enhanced imagesEnlarged pages and images with enhanced layoutsModern retro-styled cover design for displayIntroduction by World’s Fair historian and artist, Mark BusslerHardcover and Softcover printing optionsVolume 1 features the dawn of the Vikings through the stone age, bronze age, and iron age. Also covered are religious aspects, human sacrifices, architecture, and much more.“Any information about the Vikings is fascinating and informative, particularly 19th-century discoveries, which add a level of contemporary enthusiasm and intrigue.“[We] hope that you enjoy the detailed images and enhanced layout that we could achieve with modern tools. Durnst repaired the text and enlarged it for presentation. In total, across three volumes, we restored more than 1360 images for people in times yet to come to learn about people in times that once were.”Volume 1 Table of Contents:PrefaceChapter 1: Civilization and Antiquities of the NorthChapter 2: Roman and Greek Accounts of the NorthmenChapter 3: Settlement of Britain by NorthmenChapter 4: The Mythology and Cosmology of the NorsemenChapter 5: The Mythology and Cosmology ContinuedChapter 6: Odin of the NorthChapter 7: The Successors of Odin of the NorthChapter 8: The Stone AgeChapter 9: The Bronze AgeChapter 10: The Iron AgeChapter 11: RunesChapter 12: Northern Relics - Bog FindsChapter 13: Northern Relics - Ground FindsChapter 14: Descriptions of Some Remarkable GravesChapter 15: Greek and Roman Antiquities of the NorthChapter 16: GlassChapter 17: Horses - WagonsChapter 18: Various Forms of GravesChapter 19: BurialsChapter 20: Religion - Worship, Sacrifices, Etc.Chapter 21: Religion - Altars, Temples, High Seat Pillars, Etc.Chapter 22: Religion - Human SacrificesChapter 23: Religion - The Nornir and Valkyrias Read more