History in the Age of Vikings: Volume 2

Volume 2 in the three-volume illustrated series about Vikings features weapons, war-ships, superstitions, art, rock tracings, marriage customs, and more. Based on the nearly-destroyed, rare works of a 19th-century writer and archaeologist, History in the Age of Vikings Volume 2 featured even more detailed information about the advanced Northern civilization including marriage, divorce, children, war, weapons, art, and a variety of superstitions. Features: More than 1600 contemporary illustrations spread across three volumes Full-size 8 1/2" x 11" pages Digitally restored and enhanced images Enlarged pages and images with enhanced layouts Modern retro-styled cover design for display Introduction by World’s Fair historian and artist, Mark Bussler Hardcover and Softcover printing options Volume 2 features sacrifices, feasts, dreams, struggles, land, and the laws of th earlier English tribes in addition to a variety of detailed illustrations of lethal Viking weaponry, armor, ships, wagons, and more. “Featured in Chapter IV is their view of Valhalla, or “the hall of the slain,” and its influence on the future history of Europe by making these people of the North powerful and nearly unstoppable warriors. Contemporary archaeologists unearthed a spectacular collection of Viking weapons, armor, wagons, and war-ships that were thoroughly documented and illustrated for Du Chaillu’s original manuscript. We restored those images for this printing of the book and, in many cases, greatly enlarged them for modern readers to absorb every bit of detail.” Volume 2 Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Religion - The Volvas Chapter 2: Ægir and Ran Chapter 3: Sacrifices to the Alfar, Etc... Chapter 4: Valhalla Chapter 5: Superstitions - Shape Changing Chapter 6: Superstitions - Witchcraft Chapter 7: Superstitions - Omens Chapter 8: Superstitions - Dreams Chapter 9: The Struggle Between Paganism and Christianity Chapter 10: The Land Chapter 11: Divisions of People Into Classes Chapter 12: Slavery - Thraldom Chapter 13: The Thing Chapter 14: The Godi and Godiship Chapter 15: The Laws of the Earlier English Tribes Chapter 16: Indemnity - Weregild Chapter 17: The Oath and Ordeal Chapter 18: Dueling Chapter 19: Outlawry Chapter 20: Revenge Chapter 21: Marriage Chapter 22: Divorce Chapter 23: The Birth and Bringing Up of Children Chapter 24: The Arvel, or Inheritance Feast Chapter 25: Foster-Brotherhood Chapter 26: Weapons Chapter 27: War Customs Chapter 28: Rock Tracings Chapter 29: War-Ships
ASIN: 1592182844
VSKU: GBV.1592182844.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Durnst, Ephraim|Bussler, Mark
Binding: Paperback
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