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May 20th, 2012, 08:31 PM
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#1 | | Citizen
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 | Notable history of the vikings
Since my knowledge in this area is very limited; I was hoping a few people could throw some names at me, and give me some areas to study. I'm just starting to learn about the vikings, so I don't know where to begin.
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May 20th, 2012, 08:33 PM
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#2 | | Historian
Joined: Oct 2010 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,593 |
What exactly are you looking for? Books?
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May 20th, 2012, 08:36 PM
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#3 | | Guardian Knight
Joined: Oct 2010 From: USA Posts: 7,777 |
I read this a short time ago. I enjoyed it. It covers the development of Viking warfare, settlement, religion and archeology. | | | |
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May 20th, 2012, 08:38 PM
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#4 | | Historian
Joined: Oct 2010 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,593 |
One of my favourite books on the subject is The Vikings by Else Roesdahl. Not oo much jargon, covers all the basics, but has enough information that I still learned some things, even though I already knew quite a bit about the Norse.
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May 20th, 2012, 08:39 PM
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#5 | | Citizen
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 |
Online sources preferably. I want topics I can study right now without the need for books yet.
However, I will write down any suggested books and look at them at a later date. | | | |
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May 20th, 2012, 08:56 PM
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#6 | | Historian
Joined: Oct 2010 From: Vancouver Posts: 1,593 |
I've found this website pretty informative.
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May 20th, 2012, 09:19 PM
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#7 | | Historian
Joined: Jun 2011 From: The Forest Posts: 1,252 |
Do some research on the character known as ''Rollo the Viking''. He led the invasions into Normandy, France, and was soon appointed ruler while agreeing to convert to Christianity. Interesting how things ended up developing after that in the region.
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May 20th, 2012, 09:22 PM
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#8 | | Guardian Knight
Joined: Oct 2010 From: USA Posts: 7,777 | | | | |
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May 20th, 2012, 10:14 PM
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#9 | | Citizen
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuor  I've found this website pretty informative. | Haha, I was just reading that website actually!  | | | |
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May 20th, 2012, 10:15 PM
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#10 | | Citizen
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake10 | Big thanks, dude. | | | |
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