Table of Contents

Preface 1 The Age of the Vikings: an introductory outline 2 The twelfth century 3 Contemporary sources 4 Scandinavian society 5 Scandinavia and Europe before 900 6 The raids in the west 7 Conquests and settlements in the west 8 The Baltic and beyond 9 Pagans and Christians 10 Conclusion: kings and pirates

About the Author

P.H. Sawyer

Reviews

'Kings and Vikings is no cautious general account of the Viking age, but rather a selective survey by which it is a pleasure to be informed and stimulated.' - Times Higher Education Supplement