Eric Christiansen was born in 1937 and educated in England. He is a Fellow Emeritus of New College, Oxford. His publications include The Origins of Military Power in Spain (1967), The Northern Crusades (Second Edition, 1996) and translations of Saxo Grammaticus books X-XVI (1980-81), Sven Aggesen (1992) and Dudo of St Quentin (1998).

List of Maps.

Introduction:.

Vikings.

Their Age.

The Aim.

1. Individuals.

2. Families.

3. Communities.

4. Districts and Territories.

5. Peoples.

6. Politics.

7. War.

8. Work.

9. Migration.

10 Past.

11. Present.

12. Future.

Appendices:.

A: Modern Research.

B: Dynastic Identities.

C: Dates.

References.

"This is an interesting, often informative and provocative book." (The Medieval Review)

"[A] thought-provoking survey of, and engagement with, the whole gamut of Viking-age activities and resulting scholarship." (Saga Book)

"This book is an absolute delight, a quirky, hard-hitting potpourri to be dipped into and savoured by anyone even remotely interested in the period ... Altogether this is a lively, provocative and stimulating book, strongly recommended to anyone with interest in early medieval Europe or indeed any reader seeking entertainment." (History July 2007)

"This is an interesting, often informative and provocative book."
The Medieval Review

"[A] thought-provoking survey of, and engagement with, the whole
gamut of Viking-age activities and resulting scholarship." Saga
Book

"This book is an absolute delight, a quirky, hard-hitting
potpourri to be dipped into and savoured by anyone even remotely
interested in the period ... Altogether this is a lively,
provocative and stimulating book, strongly recommended to anyone
with interest in early medieval Europe or indeed any reader seeking
entertainment." History July 2007