jjares reviewed on 7/5/2020 + 3316 more book reviews

This is my favorite type of history. The author lays out how the populace lived before starting the rest of the story. Learning how the average man lived helps the reader understand the unique features and skills of the leaders (who rise to the top) and who are considered to be the best their culture has to offer. The explanations were clear and the author clearly states when the story moves into the area between history and myth.

The sagas are well-explained and quite interesting. I was not aware that there was a Vikings television series. The author explains where the director took license with the series. The notes after each section add much to the understanding and enjoyment of the stories.

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