Vikings of the Irish Sea

by David Griffiths

Vikings began raiding islands and monasteries on the Atlantic fringes of Europe in the 790s. The Irish Sea rapidly became one of their most productive hunting-grounds. Attacks, battles and destruction were accompanied by trade - in slaves, silver and fine objects. Vikings crossed and re-crossed the Irish Sea in search of land, wealth and power. Raids were followed by settlement, firstly in fortified camps, and later in towns, market enclaves and rural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752436465
• ISBN13: 9780752436463
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"