A review by siria
The Age of the Vikings by Anders Winroth

4.0

A solid overview of the Viking period which presents a synthesis of the most recent scholarly understandings of the history and archaeology. Anders Winroth organises The Age of the Vikings thematically and then uses a series of vignettes to illustrate his point. His prose is brisk and his explanations are clear. Recommended for someone looking for a quick but comprehensive introduction to this period of early medieval history.