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Guts & glory : the Vikings

Thompson, Ben 1980- (Author). Butzer, C. M. (Added Author).

Presents the history and myths of the Vikings, from their rise in the eighth century, raids throughout Europe, conversion to Christianity, and eventual decline following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Book  - 2016
  • ISBN: 9780316320573
  • Physical Description print
    289 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
  • Edition First paperback edition.
  • Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2016.

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First published in hardcover in 2015.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-284) and index.

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Guts and Glory: the Vikings
Guts and Glory: the Vikings
by Thompson, Ben
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Guts and Glory: the Vikings


History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the time of the Vikings that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! Contains awesome illustrations! From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview that will amaze kids with tales of a people so incredible...it's hard to believe they were real. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's lively storytelling style brings the Vikings back to life in this second book in the exhilarating Guts & Glory series!