Download or read book Bj rn Ironside written by University Press Biographies and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-25 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Björn Ironside: The Extraordinary VikingStories handed down in the oral tradition for centuries and later recorded by monks tell the tale of a powerful Viking who set out to conquer Rome. Björn Ironside became a legendary figure for the Norse people even as his European exploits were taking place.Today, little is known of Björn Ironside. His story is marked by inconsistencies and exaggerations, leaving the modern world to rely on conjecture to fill in the details of his life. Yet, we do know that Björn Ironside existed and that he eventually became King of Sweden.In addition to the historical record, archeological digs have uncovered a wealth of information about Vikings like Björn Ironside. We know details of the Vikings' everyday lives, their beliefs, how they made their tools and built their houses and ships, how they fought, and how they celebrated their victories. We also know the challenges they faced and can make educated guesses about why they ventured out to explore, trade, loot and pillage on a global scale.Björn Ironside was a member of a Viking family well-known for striking fear in the hearts of their enemies and victims alike. His father, Ragnar Lothbrok, is the subject of intense controversy among Norse scholars, some of whom believe he was not a single person but a composite character based on several historical figures. But, if Björn Ironside existed and was the son of Ragnar, it stands to reason that Ragnar Lothbrok was also a real person. With little to go on, the question may never be answered.So, while Björn Ironside's story includes many historically accurate facts, the best way to experience the power of the legend is to start with what we know is real and then follow the myths and legends into the shifting sands of historical probability.As you read this biography of Björn Ironside, we encourage you to let your mind wander from what certainly was to what might also have been true. Dive into the legend with an open mind and a willingness to accept the historical possibilities presented here. You may find that you gain a new admiration for Björn Ironside or you may be repelled by his actions. Either way, you will see for yourself why history took note of this incredible Viking chieftain.Once upon a time, there was a great Viking leader who set out to own the most powerful city in the world. That man was Björn Ironside, and his legend survives him by over 1000 years. What will you make of Bjorn? Only you can decide.Björn Ironside: The Extraordinary Viking
Download or read book Bjorn Ironside written by University Press and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: University Press returns with another short and captivating portrait of one of history's most compelling figures, Björn Ironside. Björn Ironside was a legendary Norse warrior king. Stories handed down in oral tradition for centuries, and later recorded by monks, tell the tale of a powerful Viking who set out to conquer Rome. Björn Ironside was a member of a Viking family well-known for striking fear in the hearts of their enemies. Together with his father, Ragnar Lothbrok, and his brother, Ivar the Boneless, Björn Ironside ventured out to explore, trade, loot, and pillage on a global scale. This short book tells the intensely human story of a man who changed the world in a way that no one else could.
Download or read book Viking Warriors written by University Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: University Press returns with three short and captivating books in one volume - a brief history of three Viking Warriors: Ragnar Lothbrok, Björn Ironside, and Ivar the Boneless. Book 1 - Ragnar Lothbrok Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary Viking. A warrior king whose exploits in battle won him the fierce loyalty of his people (and the name "Shaggy-Breeches"), he and his armies sowed terror as they invaded their way across 9th-century Europe. The story of Ragnar Lothbrok's life emerges from the misty depths of the early Middle Ages in the form of a rich oral tradition of Norse legend. He may be remembered for plundering cities, but upon his death he left behind new trade routes throughout Europe and many sons who would carry on their father's traditions. Book 2 - Björn Ironside Björn Ironside was a legendary Norse warrior king. Stories handed down in oral tradition for centuries, and later recorded by monks, tell the tale of a powerful Viking who set out to conquer Rome. Björn Ironside was a member of a Viking family well-known for striking fear in the hearts of their enemies. Together with his father, Ragnar Lothbrok, and his brother, Ivar the Boneless, Björn Ironside ventured out to explore, trade, loot, and pillage on a global scale. Book 3 - Ivar the Boneless Ivar the Boneless was so frail that he could not even stand without somebody holding him up, and he had to be carried on a shield whenever he went into battle. Yet he went on to become one of the most feared Vikings in history. Ivar the Boneless led the Great Heathen Army on its conquest of England and ushered in an era of Viking domination over Britain that would last until long after his death. To the terrorized British, he was a pagan demon sent from hell. To the proud Vikings, he was a living god with supernatural powers. Each of these three books tells the intensely human story of a man who changed the world in a way that no one else could.
Download or read book The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok written by and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although based on historical persons from the 9th century, Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons are the subjects of compelling legends dating from the Viking era. Warriors, raiders, and rulers, Ragnar and his sons inspired unknown writers to set down their stories over seven centuries ago. This volume presents new and original translations of the three major Old Norse texts that tell Ragnar's story: the Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, the Tale of Ragnar's Sons, and the Sogubrot. Ragnar's death song, the Krakumal, and a Latin fragment called the List of Swedish Kings, complete the story. Extensive notes and commentary are provided, helping the reader to enter the world of these timeless stories of Viking adventure.
Download or read book The World of Vikings written by Justin Pollard and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official companion book to the first three seasons of the hit History Channel show inspired by a legendary Viking warrior. MGM’s hit show Vikings on the History Channel has drawn millions of viewers into the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series, this official companion book delves into the real history as well as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatizing this gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient temples for human sacrifice. This ebook is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike. VIKINGS © 2015 TM Prods Ltd/T5 Vikings Prods Inc. VIKINGSTM TM Prods Ltd. Praise for The World of Vikings “A gorgeous companion book to the hit series . . . The World of Vikings is an excellent piece for the avid Vikings fan. I highly recommend it.” —Geeks of Doom “This is a whole new way of learning about Vikings. This book is full of the legends and the lifestyle, with pictures to boot. It is a great read for any proud Scandinavian.” —Grand Forks Herald
Download or read book History of Vikings written by Alexander Cooper and published by BookSummaryGr. This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Vikings Thank you for purchasing “History of Vikings: An Epic Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers. Such as Egil Skallagrimsson, Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, and More’’ History is always filled with information, which describes different events that took place at different periods. As we read history books, we learn and discover about certain events. We learn what preceded those events or what caused them. We want to know why things were as they were (or how we learned). However, the main thing with history is that information we have can often be misleading or incomplete. The similar thing happened with Vikings. For many of us, the first picture that comes to our minds when we mention the word “Viking” is a savage, colossal man, wearing a beard, and carrying a huge axe in one hand. Many of us have at least heard of the Vikings. We think we know something about them. However, things we know are usually not in correlation with the real historical facts. This is where this book comes to the scene. “History of Vikings” is a book where we read about Vikings, their customs, their life, and more. Since the book is a collection of close historical facts, “History of Vikings” is written to educate its readers. If you wanted to know more about the mystical people from the Northern Europe then this book is just for you! Here is a Preview of What You Will Get: ⁃ A Full Book Summary ⁃ An Analysis ⁃ Fun quizzes ⁃ Quiz Answers ⁃ Etc Get a copy of this summary and learn about the book.
Download or read book Viking Warriors written by Ben Hubbard and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders, as infamous for their brutality as their exploration, come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings, and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the Northern hemisphere. With their far-reaching longships and fierce tactics, the influence and violence of the Vikings spread from America to the Middle East, leaving behind traces of an iconic culture and combative strategy.
Download or read book The Northern Conquest written by Katherine Holman and published by Signal Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book reveals another very different side of Viking society. It claims that the Viking legacy was not simply one of 'rape and pillage', but included law and order, agriculture and trade, as well as language and heroic literature. It also provides evidence that the influence of Scandinavians in the British Isles continued well after 1066"--Jacket.
Download or read book Two Sagas of Mythical Heroes written by Jackson Crawford and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inherited through the line of the berserker Angantýr and his war-loving daughter Hervor, the ever-lethal, shining sword Tyrfing and its changes of hands frame the uncanny story of The Saga of Hervor and Heiđrek. A second heroic saga, Hrólf Kraki and His Champions, recounts the daring deeds of the members and entourage of the ancient Danish house of Skjoldung. Passed down orally in pre-Christian Norse times, transmitted in writing in medieval Iceland, and here wielded by the hand of Jackson Crawford, the tales told in this volume retain their sharp edges and flashes of glory that never fail to slay.
Download or read book A History of the Vikings written by Gwyn Jones and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the ancient Scandinavian peoples.
Download or read book The Immortal written by E. G. Creel and published by Eva Creel. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emma just turned forty and has finally begun living her best life. She books a vacation to a resort only to find herself on the dinner menu of an immortal Viking. With only her wit and a little luck, maybe Emma will make it off the island alive. Spoiler alert: Don't fall in love, or the ending will rip your heart out. Life or death, the choice is hers.
Download or read book The Story of Norway written by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The God Kings of Europe written by Hugh Montgomery and published by Book Tree. This book was released on 2006 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After many years of research and with the help of scholars from around the world, Professor Hugh Montgomery has released a book that is clearly one of the most scholarly examinations of the heritage of European rulers to date. The implications of this work are enormous as they involve a lineage traced back to Odin, once believed to be a Norse god, whose lineage then merged with the bloodline of Jesus Christ himself. Those who have dismissed the idea of a lineage from Jesus have given credence to popular fiction and what many would consider flawed research, as until now, that is all that has been commercially available. This is a subject whose time has come, with a well-researched book that goes far beyond mere speculation. This work fills in many holes that existed previously in this subject area and brings all the relevant pieces together in one place for the first time. It is a must read for all those interested in the truths behind "The Da Vinci Code" and in the way Europe has been ruled for centuries.
Download or read book Mythology written by Coby Evans and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 1334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A better deal could not be out there. This valuable box or combo contains six titles that are each targeted towards a different area of the world. Most are in Europe, and a couple of them beyond that continent. You will read about myths, deities, people being killed, people betraying each other, animals that can talk, supernatural powers that are exerted, and much, much more. Each of these books is not only filled with the stories from those times, but a number of background details of that particular society as well, so you can better understand how people thought and why these stories make more sense in the historical context. Feel free to begin reading or listening anytime, but I would encourage you to start right now.
Download or read book Laughing Shall I Die written by Tom Shippey and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laughing Shall I Die explores the Viking fascination with scenes of heroic death. The literature of the Vikings is dominated by famous last stands, famous last words, death songs, and defiant gestures, all presented with grim humor. Much of this mindset is markedly alien to modern sentiment, and academics have accordingly shunned it. And yet, it is this same worldview that has always powered the popular public image of the Vikings—with their berserkers, valkyries, and cults of Valhalla and Ragnarok—and has also been surprisingly corroborated by archaeological discoveries such as the Ridgeway massacre site in Dorset. Was it this mindset that powered the sudden eruption of the Vikings onto the European scene? Was it a belief in heroic death that made them so lastingly successful against so many bellicose opponents? Weighing the evidence of sagas and poems against the accounts of the Vikings’ victims, Tom Shippey considers these questions as he plumbs the complexities of Viking psychology. Along the way, he recounts many of the great bravura scenes of Old Norse literature, including the Fall of the House of the Skjoldungs, the clash between the two great longships Ironbeard and Long Serpent, and the death of Thormod the skald. One of the most exciting books on Vikings for a generation, Laughing Shall I Die presents Vikings for what they were: not peaceful explorers and traders, but warriors, marauders, and storytellers.
Download or read book Norse America written by Gordon Campbell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Vikings in North America as both fact and fiction, from the westward expansion of the Norse across the North Atlantic in the tenth and eleventh centuries to the myths and fabrications about their presence there that have developed in recent centuries. Tracking the saga of the Norse across the North Atlantic to America, Norse America sets the record straight about the idea that the Vikings 'discovered' America. The journey described is a continuum, with evidence-based history and archaeology at one end, and fake history and outright fraud at the other. In between there lies a huge expanse of uncertainty: sagas that may contain shards of truth, characters that may be partly historical, real archaeology that may be interpreted through the fictions of saga, and fragmentary evidence open to responsible and irresponsible interpretation. Norse America is a book that tells two stories. The first is the westward expansion of the Norse across the North Atlantic in the tenth and eleventh centuries, ending (but not culminating) in a fleeting and ill-documented presence on the shores of the North American mainland. The second is the appropriation and enhancement of the westward narrative by Canadians and Americans who want America to have had white North European origins, who therefore want the Vikings to have 'discovered' America, and who in the advancement of that thesis have been willing to twist and manufacture evidence in support of claims grounded in an ideology of racial superiority.
Download or read book A History of Norway from the Earliest Times written by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
