THE HISTORY OF VIKING LONGBOATS - KEITH DURHAM

Transport yourself to the fascinating world of Scandinavian warriors and discover the secrets of their mighty ships! This book is a real treat for lovers of history, militaria, and Viking culture. Learn about the construction and significance of longboats that spread fear on the seas and oceans, enabling them to conquer and explore new lands.

• The history of Scandinavian shipbuilding from the Stone Age to the Norman times.
• Detailed reconstructions of ships based on historical and archaeological sources.
• Description of the Norman ships, including the invasion fleet of William the Conqueror.
• Comprehensive discussion of the units used for looting and trade.
• Reports from expeditions to the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic and the areas of today's Russia.
• A vivid picture of the ships that dominated the sea routes of Scandinavia.

Scandinavian shipbuilding tradition has a very long history. It ranges from one-man canoes from the Stone Age to wooden boats from the 2nd century BC. and longboats from the 4th century AD. Viking longboats became ubiquitous units used for looting and trade in the North and Baltic Seas. They reached as far as the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic and today's Russia.

Thanks to detailed reconstructions, historical sources and archaeological finds, this book conveys a vivid picture of the ships that dominated the sea routes of Scandinavia, colonized Iceland, Greenland, the New World and terrorized the coasts of Northern Europe. The ships of the Normans are also mentioned, including the invasion fleet of William the Conqueror.

The book "The Longboats of the Vikings" is not only a fascinating read, but also a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of the Vikings and their extraordinary achievements at sea. Learn about the secrets of the construction and navigation of these legendary ships and find out how they contributed to the expansion and domination of the Vikings in Europe and beyond.

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