Historical dictionary of the Vikings / Katherine Holman.
Material type: TextSeries: Historical dictionaries of ancient civilizations and historical erasPublication details: Lanham, MD. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.Description: xx, 383 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 0810848597
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Not for Loan | Main Library | Reference | 948.02203 H747 | Not for loan | 33111004797649 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book provides a comprehensive work of reference for people interested in the vikings, including entries on the main historical figures involved in this dramatic period, important battles and treaties, significant archaeological finds, and key works and sources of information on the period. It also summarizes the impact the vikings had on the areas where they traveled and settled. There is a chronological table, detailed and annotated bibliographies for different themes and geographical locations, and an introduction discussing the major events and developments of the viking age.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-378).