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Provides an introduction to the Vikings that fills a large gap in the coverage offered and includes examination of the Vikings and religion, society, economy, and their expansion overseas. This book presents students with an introduction to this subject.

This volume explores the society and economy, identity and world-views of the Scandinavian peoples, and their unique religious beliefs that are still of enduring interest a millennium later. The Viking expansion is discussed in detail, including analyses of its origin and consequences for a vast area stretching from the Asian steppe to North America, culminating in the long-term reshaping of Scandinavia itself.