Factology: Vikings: Open Up a World of Information!

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Factology: Vikings is a fact-packed introduction to the Age of the Vikings, including their culture, mythology, battle tactics and lasting impact on the history of Europe. Did you know that the Vikings weren't just one people The pillaging pirates who raided Europe's coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword they preferred to stay at home and farm their own land, thank you very much! This visually stunning history guide will transport you back in time to meet the real Vikings, including skillful shipbuilders, the explorers who 'discovered' North America and Greenland and the fearsome warriors that ruled over England. Learn about their remarkable rune system, the war of the Norse gods, how they traded with far-flung civilisations and much more! AGES: 8 plus

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The Factology series has been created by Button Books team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.