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NESP Reviews
Who Were the Vikings?
Usborne Starting Point History
by Jane Chisholm and Struan Reid
Illustrated by Vicki Groombridge
This little booklet of 32 pages
is geared toward children but adults will get benefit from it as well. The illustrations
bring to life many of the things that, for most, are only read about. Though
short, it is packed with a lot of information on the Viking Age. It dispels
many of the long standing myths such as the horned or winged helmets. Unfortunately
it does perpetuate one stereotype that keeps me from giving it my highest recommendation.
That is the stereotype of Thorr as a muscle-bound and witless oaf. If it where
not for that one blunder, this book would have easily gotten my highest recommendation. Still,
the wonderful illustrations and short but concise descriptions give a very good
picture of what actual life was like in the Viking Age for our Northern European
ancestors. Whether you are 6 years old or 60 years old, you'll find this little
booklet useful and very informative.
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