The Age of the Vikings

Very interesting, well written and engaging, slightly academic in style - which lends it seriousness but reduces the excitement.

A really good book about the Viking Age. It is based on the best archeological evidence and that is ably interpreted. I really enjoyed this book.

Engaging, single-volume and thorough account of Viking history from a learned scholar. Strikes a great balance between dry history and an engaging narrative.

Anders Winroth is the author of the magnificent book The Conversion of Scandinavia, where he takes an interdisciplinary approach to recreate Scandinavia's conversion to Christianity from their own perspective (if you haven't read that book, go read it now). Here in The Age of the Vikings, he takes a similar in depth approach into the Viking Age in general. Every aspect of the Viking Age, from raiding, to trade, to religion, to art is explored carefully and vividly reconstructed. This book makes use of various sources from across all regions with Viking contact creating a very complete picture of the time. Winroth does all this in a lively writing style that is sure to keep you entertained as you go along on this informative journey. I recommend this for graduate students and casual readers alike.

Great ..Everything you need to know about Vikings

Narration is very engaging, I feel like I'm taking a guided tour across the ages. Fun reading with lots of info and history.