The Vikings by A. Mawer
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"The Vikings" by A. Mawer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Viking movement, focusing on the raids and settlements conducted by Scandinavian peoples during the 9th and 10th centuries. It provides a comprehensive look into the causes and implications of Viking activities in various regions, particularly in England, Ireland, and the Frankish Empire. The opening of the book sets the stage by defining the
term 'Viking,' explaining its etymology and narrowing its historical context. Mawer notes the Viking raids began in the late 8th century and discusses the various factors that contributed to these movements, including population pressures and shifting political landscapes in Scandinavia. He outlines the complex interactions between the Vikings and the cultures they encountered, establishing a nuanced understanding that goes beyond the simplistic view of them as mere raiders and emphasizes their significant influence on European history and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mawer, A. (Allen), 1879-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 44028869 |
| Title | The Vikings |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Vikings |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53106 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53106-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 729 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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