Eric Christiansen was born in 1937 and educated in England. He is a Fellow Emeritus of New College, Oxford. His publications include The Origins of Military Power in Spain (1967), The Northern Crusades (Second Edition, 1996) and translations of Saxo Grammaticus books X-XVI (1980-81), Sven Aggesen (1992) and Dudo of St Quentin (1998).

"This is an interesting, often informative and provocative book." (The Medieval Review)"[A] thought-provoking survey of, and engagement with, the whole gamut of Viking-age activities and resulting scholarship." (Saga Book)"This book is an absolute delight, a quirky, hard-hitting potpourri to be dipped into and savoured by anyone even remotely interested in the period ... Altogether this is a lively, provocative and stimulating book, strongly recommended to anyone with interest in early medieval Europe or indeed any reader seeking entertainment." (History July 2007)

• List of Maps. Introduction:.Vikings.Their Age.The Aim.1. Individuals.2. Families.3. Communities.4. Districts and Territories.5. Peoples.6. Politics.7. War.8. Work.9. Migration.10 Past.11. Present.12. Future.Appendices:.A: Modern Research.B: Dynastic Identities.C: Dates.References.

Eric Christiansen was born in 1937 and educated in England. He is a Fellow Emeritus of New College, Oxford. His publications include The Origins of Military Power in Spain (1967), The Northern Crusades (Second Edition, 1996) and translations of Saxo Grammaticus books X-XVI (1980-81), Sven Aggesen (1992) and Dudo of St Quentin (1998).

"This is an interesting, often informative and provocative book." (The Medieval Review)"[A] thought-provoking survey of, and engagement with, the whole gamut of Viking-age activities and resulting scholarship." (Saga Book)"This book is an absolute delight, a quirky, hard-hitting potpourri to be dipped into and savoured by anyone even remotely interested in the period ... Altogether this is a lively, provocative and stimulating book, strongly recommended to anyone with interest in early medieval Europe or indeed any reader seeking entertainment." (History July 2007)

• List of Maps. Introduction:.Vikings.Their Age.The Aim.1. Individuals.2. Families.3. Communities.4. Districts and Territories.5. Peoples.6. Politics.7. War.8. Work.9. Migration.10 Past.11. Present.12. Future.Appendices:.A: Modern Research.B: Dynastic Identities.C: Dates.References.

Eric Christiansen was born in 1937 and educated in England. He is a Fellow Emeritus of New College, Oxford. His publications include The Origins of Military Power in Spain (1967), The Northern Crusades (Second Edition, 1996) and translations of Saxo Grammaticus books X-XVI (1980-81), Sven Aggesen (1992) and Dudo of St Quentin (1998).

"This is an interesting, often informative and provocative book." (The Medieval Review)"[A] thought-provoking survey of, and engagement with, the whole gamut of Viking-age activities and resulting scholarship." (Saga Book)"This book is an absolute delight, a quirky, hard-hitting potpourri to be dipped into and savoured by anyone even remotely interested in the period ... Altogether this is a lively, provocative and stimulating book, strongly recommended to anyone with interest in early medieval Europe or indeed any reader seeking entertainment." (History July 2007)

• List of Maps. Introduction:.Vikings.Their Age.The Aim.1. Individuals.2. Families.3. Communities.4. Districts and Territories.5. Peoples.6. Politics.7. War.8. Work.9. Migration.10 Past.11. Present.12. Future.Appendices:.A: Modern Research.B: Dynastic Identities.C: Dates.References.