Download or read book The Legacy of the Viking Ragnar Lothbrok written by Christopher J. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ragnar Lothbrok and a History of the Vikings written by Noah Brown and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The popular TV show may have popularized Ragnar's story but the real facts are not very well known. Discover the truth behind this Viking Warrior and the rich history of the Vikings."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Ragnar Lothbrok written by Dustin Yarc and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries following his death, Ragnar Lothbrok's name is still shrouded in mystery and legends. He is said to have been a 9th-century Danish king who battled many great foreign armies. Ragnar was famous for being a brutal warlord and acquired his fortune by raiding kingdoms surrounding his native Scandinavia. This book will help you learn more about the infamous Viking called Ragnar Lothbrok. In this book, you will learn: - Who Ragnar Lothbrok was - Who is sons and wives were - How Ragnar died - A general history of Vikings and the Great Heathen Army - Theories about whether Ragnar Lothbrok really existed, or is simply a fictional hero created from the events and lives of multiple historical figures - And much more There isn't any shortage of entertainment in this book. In fact, it won't even seem like you are learning history!
Download or read book Ragnar Lothbrok written by Adam West and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary Viking warrior and King, who's tales have survived over 1000 years. Though his true existence is still debated to this day, Ragnar has been the inspiration for many books, movies, and even a TV series; Vikings. Inside this book, you will discover who Ragnar Lothbrok was, and what impact he had on the Viking culture. You will learn about his ruthless war tactics, his fearsome brutality, his lineage, and his legacy. Also discussed in this book is the fascinating Norse Mythology that shaped the bulk of Ragnar's beliefs and motivations for living the way he did! Here Is What You'll Learn About...Who Was Ragnar LothbrokThe Viking's Views & BeliefsRagnar's FamilyRagnar At WarThe Death Of Ragnar LothbrokDid Ragnar Actually ExistMuch, Much More!
Download or read book Dragon Lords written by Eleanor Parker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the Vikings sail to England? Were they indiscriminate raiders, motivated solely by bloodlust and plunder? One narrative, the stereotypical one, might have it so. But locked away in the buried history of the British Isles are other, far richer and more nuanced, stories; and these hidden tales paint a picture very different from the ferocious pillagers of popular repute. Eleanor Parker here unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late ninth century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons; Cnut; and Havelok the Dane. Each myth shows how the legacy of the newcomers can still be traced in landscape, place-names and local history. This book uncovers the remarkable degree to which England is Viking to its core.
Download or read book The Nine Books of the Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus written by Saxo (Grammaticus) and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Legend of Ragnar Lodbrok written by and published by Graymalkin Media. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions love the hit television show Vikings—but how many fans know that its main character, Ragnar, is based on an actual Viking king whose ambitious and terrifying exploits have been legend since the ninth century AD? As fierce, cunning, and determined as the character he inspired, King Ragnar Lodbrok is perhaps most famous for his sacking of Paris in 845 AD. He is also widely regarded to be among the first Viking leaders to target the riches of the British Isles not simply for plunder, but also for Danish settlement. The Legend of Ragnar Lodbrok presents fascinating translations of ninth, twelfth, and thirteenth-century writings—including sagas, poems, and historical accounts—that describe, in vivid detail, the adventures of Ragnar, his sons, and his formidable wives, Lagertha the Shieldmaiden and Princess Aslaug. These absorbing convergences of fact and Norse mythology include a new translation of The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok; a new translation of The Tale of Ragnar’s Sons; The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the single most important source for English history during the early Middle ages; Krákumál, a famous twelfth-century poem thought to be Ragnar’s death song; and the Gesta Danorum, a patriotic work that describes the origin of Lagertha and her relationship with Ragnar. Whether Ragnar was a single man of a thousand deeds or an amalgam of heroes may never be proven, but The Legend of Ragnar Lodbrok offers thrilling insight into his brutal, unforgettable world.
Download or read book The Anglo Saxon Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sea Wolves written by Lars Brownworth and published by Crux Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. But there is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law - the term itself comes from an Old Norse word - and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America. In The Sea Wolves, Lars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures. Among others, Leif the Lucky who discovered a new world, Ragnar Lodbrok the scourge of France, Eric Bloodaxe who ruled in York, and the crafty Harald Hardrada illuminate the saga of the Viking age - a time which “has passed away, and grown dark under the cover of night”.
Download or read book The Age of the Vikings written by Anders Winroth and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-07 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major reassessment of the vikings and their legacy The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. But they also settled peacefully and traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships to explore. The Age of the Vikings tells the full story of this exciting period in history. Drawing on a wealth of written, visual, and archaeological evidence, Anders Winroth captures the innovation and pure daring of the Vikings without glossing over their destructive heritage. He not only explains the Viking attacks, but also looks at Viking endeavors in commerce, politics, discovery, and colonization, and reveals how Viking arts, literature, and religious thought evolved in ways unequaled in the rest of Europe. The Age of the Vikings sheds new light on the complex society, culture, and legacy of these legendary seafarers.
Download or read book Women in the Viking Age written by Judith Jesch and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1991 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, Jesch discovers the true story of viking women.
Download or read book Viking Blood and Blade written by Peter Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell and Giles Kristian, you will love this epic Viking adventure, packed with battles, treachery, blood and gore. 865 AD. The fierce Vikings stormed onto Saxon soil hungry for spoils, conquest, and vengeance for the death of Ragnar Lothbrok. Hundr, a Northman with a dog's name... a crew of battle hardened warriors... and Ivar the Boneless. Amidst the invasion of Saxon England by the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, Hundr joins a crew of Viking warriors under the command of Einar the Brawler. Hundr fights to forge a warriors reputation under the glare of Ivar and his equally fearsome brothers, but to do that he must battle the Saxons and treachery from within the Viking army itself... Hundr must navigate the invasion, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the vicious world of the Vikings in this fast paced adventure with memorable characters.
Download or read book Cnut Penguin Monarchs written by Ryan Lavelle and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cnut, or Canute, is one of the great 'what ifs' of English history. The Dane who became King of England after a long period of Viking attacks and settlement, his reign could have permanently shifted eleventh-century England's rule to Scandinavia. Stretching his authority across the North Sea to become king of Denmark and Norway, and with close links to Ireland and an overlordship of Scotland, this formidable figure created a Viking Empire at least as plausible as the Anglo-Norman Empire that would emerge in 1066. Ryan Lavelle's illuminating book cuts through myths and misconceptions to explore this fascinating and powerful man in detail. Cnut is most popularly known now for the story of the king who tried to command the waves, relegated to a bit part in the medieval story, but as this biography shows, he was a conqueror, political player, law maker and empire builder on the grandest scale, one whose reign tells us much about the contingent nature of history.
Download or read book Sons of Vikings written by Kurt Noer and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sons of Vikings tells the story of the Viking Age (793-1066 A.D.) through the lives of extraordinary people. Each chapter is a biography of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Bjorn Ironside, Rollo, Brian Boru, Erik the Red, Floki, Leif Erikson, Lagertha, Alfred, Rurik, Sviatoslav, William the Conqueror, and many other heroes and villains. It provides an understanding of this pivotal historical period in a way that facts and chronologies alone cannot. Sons of Vikings is meticulously researched from almost 100 sources but is also not afraid to challenge conventional beliefs and offer new perspectives. It is the perfect introduction for the casual fan of Vikings in television and popular culture but also offers a new take for the well-read history enthusiast. From myths, legends, sagas, and stories, to the most-recent archeology and DNA research, this book brings the Viking Age to life.
Download or read book Assassin s Creed Valhalla Blood Brothers written by Feng Zi Su and published by TOKYOPOP. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not long before the exploits of Eivor Wolf-Kissed, Jarl Stensson and his sons, Ulf and Björn, make their way to England at the behest of Halfdan Ragnarsson and Ivarr the Boneless. Filled with excitement, confidence and bloodlust, the two brothers are eager to go to war against Aelfred the Great and his Anglo Saxon army. But they would do well not to underestimate what awaits them on those green shores...
Download or read book The Vikings written by History Brought Alive and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 700 AD, a tribe of warriors left their homeland and struck out for glory & conquest.., They came to take no prisoners. Their eerie horns made a distinctive sound, and their fearsome longboats struck from out of nowhere.. The Vikings, their History & Mythology fascinates many because it speaks to something within us: The fight to succeed and to grow stronger. Make no mistake, these were not nice people, but much of their legacy was not just about pillaging and destruction. In this book, History Brought Alive reveals new insights into The Vikings. Join us on a rampage through their history, culture, myths and more! Blending historical accounts, tales and mythology. This is the definitive guide to the life and times of the Vikings. See into the lives of these legendary people, the impact that they had on medieval society and beyond. In this book you will discover; Common Misunderstandings About The Vikings The Viking Diet - Discover The Energy Source Of The Epic Warriors Runestones - Meanings & Opening a Gateway to Ancient Viking Civilization Famous Battles including The Legendary Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 Language of The Vikings - Old Norse Language Throughout History Viking Longships - How The Norsemen Ruled the Waves Traditions, Culture & Rituals - Births, Weddings & The Complex Way The Viking's Responded to Death Viking Gods & Goddesses - Loki The Trickster, Thor God of Thunder & More What Happened to The Vikings & Why did They Disappear? And much, much more.. The Viking era may have ended, but their legacy lives on. And if you want to find out more about The Vikings then this is The Book for You
