THE VIKING STATES CONQUESTS POWER CULTURE ANGELO FORTE

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, their conquests, power, and culture. This book is a journey through the turbulent history of Scandinavian warriors who bravely crossed the seas and founded states. Learn their secrets and understand why their legacy has survived the centuries.

• Viking expansion in the North Sea and the Atlantic
• Process of separating Viking states in Scandinavia
• Influence of Christianity on the formation of states
• Characteristic navigation and the art of navigation of the Vikings
• Internal conflicts and dynastic disputes
• Settlement in the Frankish country and the British Isles
• Written and archaeological sources in the analysis of history

The book "The Viking States. Conquests - power - culture" by Angelo Forte, Richard Oram, and Frederik Pedersen is a fascinating journey in time that allows you to understand the phenomenon of the Vikings. The authors, using rich written and archaeological sources, present the history of the Viking expansion in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, which culminated in the so-called Viking Age, lasting from the 9th to the 11th century. The reader will learn why only a few Viking states survived from many, what caused the fall of the empire of Canute the Great, and how Christianity influenced the formation of Viking states.

The authors describe the raids and settlement of Scandinavian tribes in the Frankish country, on the British Isles, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, and also on Newfoundland. They also present the process of separating Viking states in Scandinavia, as well as the accompanying dynastic disputes and internal conflicts, and the growing importance of Christianity and Western economic, cultural, and social patterns. They very interestingly discuss the navigation characteristic of the Vikings, the art of navigation, and shipbuilding, which allows for a better understanding of their expansion and influence on the world at that time.

The PWN Scientific Publishing House presents readers with a publication that combines scientific reliability with accessible language. Thanks to this, the book is ideal for both history students and all enthusiasts of the Viking Age. Learn about the fascinating history of Scandinavian warriors, their culture, beliefs, and influence on the shaping of Europe. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about one of the most fascinating periods in human history.

This book is not only a collection of historical facts, but also a story about people, their ambitions, dreams, and conflicts. Thanks to it, we can better understand what life was like in the Viking Age, what values ​​they professed, and what challenges they had to overcome. It is a fascinating journey in time that allows you to look at history from a completely new perspective. Immerse yourself in the world of the Vikings and discover their secrets!