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The Viking wars
Book • 2019
The Viking Wars explores the tumultuous era in Britain from the first Viking raids in 789 to the expulsion of the Vikings from York in 954.
It highlights how the modern kingdoms of Britain were formed in response to the Viking threat, creating hybrid cultures that adapted to instability and opportunity.
Max Adams provides a nuanced narrative, emphasizing Alfred the Great's role while also exploring the broader cultural landscape of Britain during this period.
It highlights how the modern kingdoms of Britain were formed in response to the Viking threat, creating hybrid cultures that adapted to instability and opportunity.
Max Adams provides a nuanced narrative, emphasizing Alfred the Great's role while also exploring the broader cultural landscape of Britain during this period.
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when discussing the political structure of Viking society.

Dan Carlin

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Show 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
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when discussing the invisible population in Viking society.

Dan Carlin

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Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II
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in relation to Viking sorcery and shamanistic traditions.


Dominic Sandbrook


Tom Holland

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552. The Last Viking: The Saga of Harald Hardrada (Part 1)
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as a book that had legendary status among those interested in the period.


Tom Holland

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358: Viking Sorcery
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as a brilliant book about Viking culture and shamanism.


Dominic Sandbrook

59. The World Cup of Gods - Part 2