You want to become a glorious Viking? This book gives you all the information you need to make it as a successful Viking warrior. Learn: - how to join a Viking band - what goes into being a good leader - how to behave at feasts - what weapons and armour you need - how to fight in a shield wall - how to raid monasteries and carry off monks - how to find your way at sea - what to expect when you die a hero's death.
John Haywood takes the reader on a journey back in time to the 10th century. He weaves archaeological findings with modern reconstructions and stories from the Norse sagas to create a vivid picture of what it was like to be a Viking.
