Viking Nonfiction

They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today. And it’s not hard to see why. They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters—plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking. While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands. The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers....

Looking for the perfect gift for a history buff - or your next reading obsession? The Weirdest Tales in History delivers 25 full-length, immersive true stories that most textbooks skip, soften, or bury in a footnote - from ancient Rome to Cold War experiments, from medieval courts to modern disasters. Not trivia. Not listicles. Real stories - told the way they deserve. Every chapter starts with a quick snapshot: Absurdity/Evidence/Grimness ratings - how wild, how dark, and how well-documented it is A Truth Meter - rock-solid fact vs debated detail vs likely legend A “Tell-at-a-Party” ...

Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a spectrum of disciplines (including archaeology, history, philology, comparative religion, numismatics, and cultural geography) to create the most comprehensive Viking Age book of its kind ever attempted.

“An absorbing and humane account . . . Mr. Herman is at pains to remind us that the Viking world was never just a stage for mayhem. It was, he says, ‘about daring to reach for more than the universe had gifted you, no matter the odds and the obstacles.’ In short: We might all take our own...

The Wolf Age takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. Warfare, plotting, backstabbing, and bribery abound as Tore Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER *NOW A FOUR-PART CRAVE ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES* A top journalist crosses the yellow tape to investigate a shocking high-society crime. Billionaires, philanthropists, socialites . . . victims. Barry and Honey Sherman appeared to lead charmed lives. But the world was shocked in...

Desperate to get back home before Brad's parents disconnect his life support, Cathy convinces the grumpy Viking to take her to York, where she may be able to return to the twenty-first century. Needing her help, Andor agrees with one condition: he will not protect her. From escaping pagans hungry for a sacrifice to outwitting the English army together, the two grow closer during their journey. But when passion flares between them, will it be Andor or Brad who holds Cathy's heart?

Blood and Treasure is the story of the economics of conflict from the Viking Age to the war in Ukraine. 'Absolutely fascinating and totally absorbing' JAMES HOLLAND 'A brilliant book' MARTIN WOLF, FINANCIAL TIMES CHIEF ECONOMICS EDITOR 'Chock full of marvellous nuggets, this fascinating book is...

★ Norse Mythology for Kids ★Step into the thrilling world of Norse mythology — gods, monsters, and epic adventures await! Travel to the land of Vikings, gods, and legendary heroes, where Asgard towers above the mortal world, giants roam the earth, and every story is packed with action, magic, and excitement. Perfect for kids and tweens, this book brings ancient Norse myths to life with fun storytelling, vivid illustrations, and jaw-dropping facts. 👉 Meet the mighty gods and fearless heroes: ✅ Odin – the All-Father, wise ruler of Asgard ✅ Thor – thunder god with his ...

Veronica tries to cope with losing her sister but is drawn to everything that seemingly took Megan away. A magical stone. Rune staves. A Viking king. The far distant past. It all seems too impossible to believe. Until she slides down a snow swept hill near Maine’s, Raven’s Nest cliffs straight into a reality she never could have imagined. Of dragon blood and brother to the king, Raknar Sigdir ‘the hunter’ is determined to welcome any woman from the future if it means he can conquer anew for his people. For those he cares about most. However, Veronica, the irresistible woman thrust ...

You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine sailing the high seas without a care in the world. Storming castles for gold and jewels. Wearing a horned helmet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for an explorer on a Viking ship.…

A teacher in Chicago at the beginning of the last century, Jennie Hall wrote a number of engaging history books for children. Viking Tales follows the story of Harald Fairhair from the time he is given his own thrall at the cutting of his first tooth, through his exploits as a Viking adventurer, to his crowning as King of Norway.

New York City lawyer Donna has a firm grasp on reality. But when an old woman’s golden spindle sends her back in time—and straight into a fierce Viking jarl’s bed—she thinks it’s all a delicious dream. Seeing Donna appear out of thin air, Sigurd believes she’s a goddess…and he sets about worshipping her in the sexiest ways possible. But when she tries to leave, he takes her captive, unwilling to lose any advantage she may bring in an upcoming battle.

Set sail into the heart of the Viking world—not with blood and battle, but with rhythm, wind, and wonder. In The Tale of Longships, Esther Warren brings the Viking Age vividly to life through the eyes of explorers, weavers, healers, and dreamers whose lives were shaped by the sea. With lyrical prose and tender historical insight, this beautifully told heritage story travels from misty fjords to foreign shores, revealing the courage, craftsmanship, and quiet humanity behind the longships that changed history. From the building of a ship to the parting at the dock, from salted fish packed ...

Thorvald Longsword can't believe all he has to do is kidnap the daughter of his jarl's enemy to get his land back. Easy. But when he finally snatches the princess up and tosses her over his shoulder, the beautiful spitfire makes him question his determination to get his land back at any cost. Alodie gladly agrees to impersonate the princess so the bloodthirsty Northmen will take her instead. While Alodie might be ready to die for her people, she wasn't prepared for how her pulse races for the maddeningly noble captor whom she'd just as soon hate. 

These Nordic narratives from the Middle Ages include the tales of two famous Viking leaders. The first is Harald Finehair in Norway and his sons Eric Bloodaxe and Haakon the Good. The other is about Leif Erikson in Iceland, the first European to have visited Vinland (North America).

From the dawn of time to the present day, soldiers have lived on the frontlines of history. But there’s more to that history than epic battles and infamous warriors. What was it really like for a soldier living through the Samurai shogunate or the rise of the Ottoman Empire? Beyond the...

In this collection of two manuscripts in one audiobook, you'll learn about viking history, norse mythology, and more!

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Animals and Other Family, Clare Balding's wildly funny and deeply moving childhood memoir, read brilliantly by the author herself 'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and I suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was...

Norwegen im Jahre 993: Hilflos muss der junge Torstein zusehen, wie fremde Krieger seinen Vater brutal ermorden. Ihm selbst gelingt die Flucht, und er findet ein neues Zuhause auf den Orkney-Inseln. Doch ein ruhiges Leben ist ihm nicht bestimmt: Weil er sich in die falsche Frau verliebt, muss er erneut fliehen. Nach monatelanger Irrfahrt verschlägt es ihn zurück in seine Heimat. Und dann ist endlich klar, was das Schicksal für ihn vorgesehen hat.