CHILDREN OF ASH, CHILDREN OF ELM. A HISTORY OF THE VIKINGS

Discover the fascinating history of the Vikings, told from the perspective of their own culture and spirituality. Neil Price takes us on a journey into the world of Scandinavian warriors, analyzing their motivations and beliefs. Get to know the Vikings as you've never known them before!

• In-depth analysis of Viking society
• Interdisciplinary research in archeology and DNA
• New perspective on Viking culture and spirituality
• Balancing knowledge from mass culture and science
• Key knowledge for understanding the beginnings of Europe

The book "Children of Ash, Children of Elm" is an attempt to understand Scandinavian society from within, taking into account their motivations and spirituality. The author focuses on unwritten sources, such as archaeological finds and DNA research, to reconstruct an image of the Vikings that is more complex and authentic than the one we know from popular accounts. It is a fascinating journey into the depths of history that allows us to better understand the beginnings of Europe.

Neil Price, thanks to his interdisciplinary approach, combines knowledge from various fields of science to create a complete picture of the Vikings. His work is based on the analysis of written and unwritten sources, which allows him to put forward a bold thesis about the ethnic character of Viking society. It is a book that encourages reflection and allows us to look at the history of the Vikings from a new perspective.

The State Publishing Institute presents a publication that is crucial for understanding the beginnings of Europe as we know it today. The author has collected all the knowledge about the people who caused important changes in many parts of Europe - from the islands of the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean basin and from Ireland to the Volga. This is a must-read for all lovers of Viking history and culture.

The book has 480 pages, a format of 246x177 mm and a hardcover. It was published in 2025 by the State Publishing Institute. It is a position that will surely satisfy every reader interested in the history of the Vikings and their impact on the development of Europe.