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The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings
by Lars Brownworth
This is mostly a military/political history of the Vikings. It has solid information on the vikings' explorations and conquests, their reach of Constantinople, Greenland and Newfoundland, as well as how they relate with subsequent civilizations, such as the Russians.
It offers enough information for the amateur history buff without losing itself into unnecessary details. As the "Sea Wolves" title suggests, this is mostly about the viking military history and less about their daily lives, culture or mythology.
I do want to mention that I disagree with other reviewers who are wrongly suggesting that there is no focus on viking women. Considering they were a medieval people, there are more than a few mentions of women who lead during those times, such as Olga of Kiev or Aud the Deep-Minded.
It offers enough information for the amateur history buff without losing itself into unnecessary details. As the "Sea Wolves" title suggests, this is mostly about the viking military history and less about their daily lives, culture or mythology.
I do want to mention that I disagree with other reviewers who are wrongly suggesting that there is no focus on viking women. Considering they were a medieval people, there are more than a few mentions of women who lead during those times, such as Olga of Kiev or Aud the Deep-Minded.