Norway Vikings

With a rich and fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cultures, and friendly people, Scandinavia is a magical place which has become the go-to destination for tourists around the world. From their history of Vikings and vicious wars to the industrial revolution and their place in the modern world, Scandinavia truly has an incredible story to tell.

In his book, Rasmus Rasmussen provides a full account of the Viking's [1893] journey from Norway to Chicago from a crew member's point of view.

Inspired by the true story of the lone Viking who singlehandedly repelled an entire Saxon army: His life, loves, hopes, dreams, fears and the shocking conclusion to this uncommon act of love and valor. On September 25, 1066 the last great Viking battle for England was fought when fifteen thousand Saxons surprised a small contingent of invading Norsemen at Stamford Bridge. The Saxons had the advantage of overwhelming numbers and were well on their way to an easy victory, when... Before the two armies could engage, a lone Viking -- a berserker of emmense stature -- took to the bridge with his...

The Vikings and sainthood are not concepts normally found side by side. But Norway’s King Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995-1030) embodied both to an extraordinary degree. As a battle-eager teenager he almost single-handedly pulled down London Bridge (as in the nursery rhyme) and took part in many other Viking raids. Olaf lacked none of the traditional Viking qualities of toughness and audacity, yet his routine baptism grew into a burning missionary faith that was all the more remarkable for being combined with his typically Viking determination and energy—and sometimes ruthlessness as well.

Ignite Your Child's Imagination with the Adventure: "Vikings for Kids"! Give your child the gift of adventure and learning with this captivating journey into the Viking Age. "Vikings for Kids" is a time machine that transports young explorers (ages 8–12) to a world of fearless seafarers, legendary heroes, and surprising historical truths. Inside, your child will: Discover the real stories behind Viking raids and the truth about horned helmets. Meet iconic figures like Leif Erikson and powerful shieldmaidens. Explore daily Viking life: what they ate, how they lived, and how they built ...

In the early morning of 9 April 1940 a fleet of German ships entered the Oslofjord. The Norwegian artillery delayed the German advance long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year occupation whose aftershocks would continue to trouble its national consciousness long after the defeated Germans departed in May 1945. In a magnificent feat of storytelling, Robert Ferguson tells the extraordinary – and relatively little-known – story of the occupation and its judicial aftermath.

After the men in an Arctic Norwegian town are wiped out, the women must survive a sinister threat in this "perfectly told" 1600s parable of "a world gone mad" (Adriana Trigiani). Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Magnusdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the sea break into a...

OUTCAST Their unexpected love will lead them to adventure and an unknown danger. Though she has never laid eyes on him, flame-haired Erica of Clan Macquarie is defiantly proud that her father was a Viking Jarl. Around her neck she wears the garnet-studded raven’s pendant that he gave to her mother so long ago. Someday she will seek out her father and follow her Viking destiny. That day comes sooner than she imagined when powerful and handsome Nordic warrior, Torin, comes ashore. An emissary of her father, Torin has come in search of the Jarl’s youngest son, “Eric,” little realizing ...

Weird but True Stories from Norwegian Myth and Folklore: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Land of the Midnight Sun takes readers on a haunting and unforgettable journey through one of the most unique storytelling traditions in the world. From the eerie fiddle songs of the water-dwelling nøkk to the undead draugr guarding Viking tombs, and from seductive forest spirits with hidden tails to the serpent of Lake Seljord, this collection uncovers ten chilling and true tales drawn from authentic Norwegian folklore. Rooted in real locations and passed down through centuries of ...

Erik must avenge his father Olaf's death and recover the treasure the late chieftain sought. To do so, he must build and equip a ship and vanquish firstlings, trolls, and monsters, all while commanding fierce, stalwart warriors. His risks increase dramatically when his mother Mjoll is kidnapped by ruthless adversaries and wizards and the very gods themselves take sides.

Thorgrim Night Wolf, now somewhere on the south coast of Engla-land, may be closer to his goal of returning home than he has been since reaching Ireland years before, but he is still very, very far away. His son Harald, however, has ambitions beyond just getting home. Given command of one of the ships in the fleet, Harald sees a chance to put his courage on display, unleashing consequences that will lead Thorgrim into a fight against the powerful armies of Wessex, a fight he does not want.

From the early days of prehistoric Scandinavia to the rule of the legendary seafaring Vikings, Norway has a vast a colorful history filled with sagas, alliances, and a rise to becoming a wealthy economic powerhouse in the modern age. Now, this book unveils the secrets of this amazing and beautiful country, from the time of the Vikings through the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic Wars, and Norway’s journey to its place in the modern world.

Romantic with unfettered raunch and a happily ever after. TRADED TO THE STABLE MASTER As the daughter of an earl, I expect to be matched with a fellow peer of the realm—not given to the stable master. My father has a gambling problem, however, and he's behind on the servants' wages. Reuben is a brutal looking fellow, yes, and quiet, but the animals under his care trust him. Perhaps can I learn to, too... TRADED TO THE BLACKSMITH No one knows the full and dark truth about my wastrel husband until the night he dies by the blacksmith's hammer. Now I owe Lionel the Blacksmith more than coin...

As a reclusive healer, I seek a quiet life without getting too close to others. But the gods have woven a different destiny for me—an intimate one. His name is Dark Thorsten. I marry the brutal warrior expecting the worst, only to discover that fierceness means passion and protection. If I'm not careful, he'll win my heart...and heal it, too. Romantic with unfettered raunch and a happily ever after. TRADED: TRADED TO THE STABLE MASTER TRADED TO THE BLACKSMITH TRADED TO THE ENEMY TRADED TO THE BRUTE TRADED TO THE HIGHWAYMAN BOXED SET: BOOKS 1-5 And HER SENSUAL DUKE: MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT, MY...

Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway's throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik's family. Now, the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik's realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin. They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik's brood.

Nestled in the northernmost corner of Europe lies a land of rugged coastlines, vast forests, and a rich cultural heritage. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of Scandinavia, a land of Vikings, legends, and achievements that have influenced the world.

AD 935 - Late Winter, City of Jorvik. Einar is destined to be a great Icelandic warrior. He has already defeated the men sent to kill him by his notorious father, Jarl Thorfinn, the 'Skull Cleaver' of Orkney. He has a gift that makes him lethal in battle. Yet he has cast it all off to be a bard. When three men attack him, Einar's poetry provides little protection. Luckily, the skilled archer and Norse-Irish princess Affreca saves him. She'd assumed Einar had left to raise an army, challenge Thorfinn and seize the Jarldom of Orkney. Now she's determined to set him back onto his rightful path.

Rescued as an infant from the wreckage of his boat, Caelin ap Cadwyr has come to be raised as a Norseman, far from his homeland, his family, and his destiny. Given a new name - Rathulf Thorvaldarsson - the orphaned Briton is unaware that his chosen path as a Viking warrior is soon to be thrown wildly off course.

Having completed the quest assigned to him by Odin, the Aesir's All-Father, Viking chieftain Erik Olafsson returns in triumph to Kaupangen, Norge. Expecting to celebrate his victory, he is instead summoned by King Thorgrim Easterling. The wealthy, treacherous merchant's son Hrafn Gunnarson has charged Erik with heinous crimes, but Erik claims that Hrafn is the true villain. To determine which party is guilty, the king orders the litigants to undertake a trial by ordeal. They must recover three scrolls, written by the Norns and hidden by the king's men throughout the kingdom. The parchments ...

Conquer or be Conquered: Vikings invade to find riches, lands, and slaves to take home. During bloodlust, the invaders reach out for their berserker ancestors and slash through any villagers brave, or stupid, enough to fight them. Once battles end, though, the Vikings return to their more civilized nature. Three Vikings who survived the bloodbath of battle in one small village led by Dormund Davitson grew weary of war and decided to try to make a life for themselves in the lands they conquered. An investigation to find anyone still alive took the three to dungeons filed with water, human ...