The popular image of the Vikings is of tall red-headed men, raping and pillaging their way around the coast of Europe, stopping only to ransack monasteries and burn longships. But the violent Vikings of the 8th century became the pious Christians of the 11th century, who gave gold crosses to Christian churches and in whose areas of rule pagan idols were destroyed and churches were built. So how did this radical transformation happen, and why? What difference did it make to the Vikings, and to those around them, and what is their legacy today? This book takes a global look at this key period in Viking history, exploring all the major areas of Viking settlement. Written to be an accessible and engaging overview for the general reader.
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Dimensions: 130 x 198mm
Publication Date: 22 Jun 2018
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780745980188
About Hannah WhittockMartyn Whittock
Martyn Whittock graduated in Politics from Bristol University and is the author or co-author of fifty-two books including school history textbooks and adult history books. He taught history for thirty-five years and latterly was curriculum leader for Spiritual Moral Social and Cultural education at a Wiltshire secondary school. He isa Licensed Lay Minister in the Church of England. He has acted as an historical consultant to the National Trust and English Heritage. He retired from teaching in July 2016 to devote more time to writing. His Lion books include: The Vikings: from Odin to Christ Christ: TheFirst 2000 Years Daughters of Eve Jesus: The Unauthorized Biography and The Story of the Cross.
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