VikingsFrom Birka to Ragnarok

The advance of the Vikings stretched across the world. But who were they really? In this book you will learn all about the life of the Vikings. Peter Bergting, one of Sweden’s most famous fantasy artists, continues his series of magnificent illustrated books with exciting facts and fantastic pictures.

Join him on a journey through history and read about runes, mythology and Ásatrú, weapons, warriors, travelling and captured treasures. What was everyday life like in a Viking village and what did the Vikings believe in? Shield maidens and female warriors, were they real? Read about the most famous rulers, Viking crafts, their influence around the world and how their legacy lives on today. With stunningly beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts. Everything you ever wanted to know about Vikings!

Peter Bergting began his career as an illustrator for role-playing games and has since drawn everything from book covers to comic books and children’s books, as well as authoring a large number of his own books – including Dragons, Horror and Monsters. He has done covers for both Ronja Rövardotter and The Lord of the Rings and was nominated for the August Prize in 2018 for the comic book Vi kommer snart hem igen with Jessica Bab Bonde and in 2020 for the graphic novel Kråkorna with Anders Fager.

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