How will these resources help you?

The popular image of the Vikings is of warrior raiders plundering their way across Europe. Little consideration is given to the wider aspects of Viking society. These resources aim to correct that balance, allowing students to understand Viking life, expansion and trade. Most contemporary sources on the Vikings tend to have been written by those who suffered at their hands. These resources provide a full analysis of this material: the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Ibn Fadlan’s chronicle and the Russian Primary Chronicle are all set against runic evidence, as well as archaeological discoveries, in order to create a more rounded picture. The resources are also useful in casting light on the lesser-known Viking expansions into eastern Europe.