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Title: The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Penguin Historical Atlases) by John Haywood ISBN: 0-14-051328-0 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: September, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Anglo-centric and a little outdated, but okay
Comment: Although I agree with the other reviewers that the maps and the two-page spreads are handy and informative, in my opinion the book lacks information on some of the most important recent findings on viking life and culture in their homelands. It also bothered me that the author chose to use the derogatory term "Lapp" rather than "Saami" to refer to the other group living in Scandinavia at the time. I felt that for an American audience, the book assumes too much prior knowledge of British geography and history. The text makes many references that are not illustrated in the maps. The book is great for someone focusing on viking battles, influences and history in Great Britain (and to a lesser extent on the Continent), but I feel it lacks important information about viking life in Scandinavia. There were also some bloopers, like calling "Aud The Deep-Minded" (from Laxdoela Saga) "And The Deep-Minded" on p. 44.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Illustrations
Comment: The maps and illustrations are fantastic. Each pair of facing pages concentrates on one subject.
I liked the maps that conveyed additional info. There is one showing the last great expedition to reopen the trade routes with the Arabs, an expedition which ends in disaster for the Swedish adventurers.
The Khazars from Jewish history (a south Russian tribe that may have converted to Judaism) even make an appearance. It seems the Khazars gave the Vikings permission to loot their neighbors in exchange for half of the proceeds. But the Vikings were so brutal that the Khazars reneged on the deal and massacred the Norsemen on the way back from pillaging.
The Vikings eventually got even though, and their revenge led to the demise of the Khazar empire.
Reading this book is like leafing through a series of magazine articles on the general theme of the Vikings. By changing topics so often the book holds the interest of the casual reader who finds the Vikings strange and mysterious.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great reference guide
Comment: This book though small and short on pages is a good as the more lengthy reference books. Loaded with tons of great maps that show with clarity the actual extent of the vikings through out Europe. The reading is easy and full of easy to find valuable information. Well worth your money
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Title: The Vikings by Else Roesdahl ISBN: 0140252827 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: January, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: A History of the Vikings by Gwyn Jones ISBN: 0192801341 Publisher: Oxford Press Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Oxford History of the Vikings (Oxford Illustrated Histories) by Peter Sawyer ISBN: 0192854348 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome (Penguin Historical Atlases) by Chris Scarre ISBN: 0140513299 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: September, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History by Colin McEvedy ISBN: 0140512497 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: November, 1992 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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