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Evolution of Viking seafaring: from canoes to longships.

If you're captivated by the Viking era, "Viking Longship" by Keith Durham is a compact treasure. It's a voyage through time—capturing the transformation of simple boats into the iconic Viking longships. The book is rich with details, from archaeological findings to historical records, tailored for anyone interested in the maritime prowess that shaped the raids and trades of ancient Scandinavia and beyond. Durham's use of modern reconstructions to illustrate these formidable vessels brings history to life in a way that's both educational and fascinating.

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ISBN: 9781841763491
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 2002-02-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.69
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Viking longships evolved from one-man canoes of the Scandinavian Stone Age, through wood-built-ships of c. 200 BC into the recognisable longboats of the 4th century AD. From this point, the Viking Longship developed into the pre-eminent raider and trader in the North Sea and Baltic, venturing as far afield as the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and modern-day Russia. Keith Durham uses reconstructions, original sources, translations and archaeological evidence to render a vivid picture of the vessels that dominated the seaways of Scandinavia, founded colonies on Iceland, Greenland and the New World and terrorised the coastlines of northern Europe. Also covered are Norman vessels, including the invasion fleet of William the Conqueror.
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Evolution of Viking seafaring: from canoes to longships.

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