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Enthralling, well-documented, and vivid account by a leading authority on the subject chronicles the activities of those bold sea raiders of the North who terrorized Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries. Abundantly illustrated, the volume will be invaluable to scholars and students of Nordic history. 12 plates and 40 black-and-white illustrations.

Amply illustrated text considers many theories of the origin of Druidism, its early mention by Greek and Roman writers (ca. 52 B.C.), and the temples and religious practices of this ancient civilization.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

LATE SAXON AND VIKING ART by T. D. KENDRICK. Contents include: PREFACE Vii I WINCHESTER ILLUMINATION THE MAIN DEVELOP MENT I II WINCHESTER ILLUMINATION I THE SCIENTIFIC BOOKS 23 III WINCHESTER ILLUMINATION INITIALS 27 IV THE INHABITED SCROLL 39 V SCULPTURE WEST SAXON FIGURE-CARVINGS 42 VI SCULPTURE I NORTHUMBRIAN STYLES 55 VII SCULPTURE ROUND-SHAFTS OF NORTH MERCIA 68 VIII SCULPTURE DANISH MERCIA AND THE ANGLIAN . STYLES 7 7 IX SCULPTURE I LON...

Originally published in 1925. An expert study of the development of primitive culture in Europe and in particular the latter stages of the Neolithic period and the builders of megalithic monuments in North Western Europe. Illustrations of long barrows, carvings etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these clas...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1925. An expert study of the development of primitive culture in Europe and in particular the latter stages of the Neolithic period and the builders of megalithic monuments in North Western Europe. Illustrations of long barrows, carvings etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these clas...