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24 Hours in the Viking World

A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

de Kirsten Wolf ...

Narrado por Rachael Beresford ...

Completo

6 hora 36 minutos

Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings.Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are frequently portrayed as raiders, marauding across medieval Europe and Britain, but the culture and ... Leer más

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Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings.Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are frequently portrayed as raiders, marauding across medieval Europe and Britain, but the culture and
... Leer más
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Children of Ash and Elm

A History of the Vikings

de Neil Price ...

Narrado por Samuel Roukin ...

Completo

17 hora 25 minutos

The definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology—by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertiseThe Viking Age—from 750 to 1050—saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings ... Leer más

$30.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology—by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertiseThe Viking Age—from 750 to 1050—saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings
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How Iceland Changed the World

The Big History of a Small Island

de Egill Bjarnason ...

Narrado por Einar Gunn ...

Completo

8 hora 44 minutos

**"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- *The New York Times‘Bjarnason’s intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it’s tailor-made to be read on the beach.’ –New Statesman*The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries.**The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

**"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- *The New York Times‘Bjarnason’s intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it’s tailor-made to be read on the beach.’ –New Statesman*The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries.**The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in
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A Frozen Hell

The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

de William R. Trotter ...

Narrado por Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Completo

11 hora 56 minutos

In 1939, tiny Finland waged war—the kind of war that spawns legends—against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses—these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war. ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

In 1939, tiny Finland waged war—the kind of war that spawns legends—against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses—these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war.
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Seiðr Magic

The Norse Tradition of Divination and Trance

de Dean Kirkland ...

Narrado por Jez Sands ...

Completo

7 hora 57 minutos

• Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter• Discusses the tools of seiðr, such as the seiðr staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them• Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

• Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter• Discusses the tools of seiðr, such as the seiðr staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them• Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse
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The Real Valkyrie

The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women

de Nancy Marie Brown ...

Narrado por Lu Banks ...

Completo

12 hora 42 minutos

In the tradition of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors.In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

In the tradition of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors.In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature
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Norse Mythology

Gods, Goddesses, and Heroic Figures from Scandinavia

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

1 horas 13 minutos

Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts.Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following:- The meaning of the word Viking.- How Vikings in Norway were, in particular.- Stories about the creation of the Cosmos.- The famous tale of Ask and Embla.- The War of Aesir-Vanir.- Thor’s hammer and its background story.- ... Leer más

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Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts.Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following:- The meaning of the word Viking.- How Vikings in Norway were, in particular.- Stories about the creation of the Cosmos.- The famous tale of Ask and Embla.- The War of Aesir-Vanir.- Thor’s hammer and its background story.-
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Norse Mythology

Historical Facts, Myths, and Viking Stories

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

3 hora 8 minutos

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover
... Leer más
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Vikings

de History Nerds ...

Narrado por Theodore Zephyr ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The History of the Vikings
Completo

2 hora 47 minutos

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across ... Leer más

$2.00 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across
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History of Norway: A Captivating Guide to Norwegian History

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Completo

4 hora 6 minutos

Did you know that the Vikings from Norway were the first to inhabit Greenland?They were also the first people to settle in Iceland and the Faroes Islands. They also founded the first true cities of Ireland. Although Vikings are a huge part of the history of Norway, the era in which they lived was very short.Norway wasn’t a defined country or even a region in its early history. It was ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Did you know that the Vikings from Norway were the first to inhabit Greenland?They were also the first people to settle in Iceland and the Faroes Islands. They also founded the first true cities of Ireland. Although Vikings are a huge part of the history of Norway, the era in which they lived was very short.Norway wasn’t a defined country or even a region in its early history. It was
... Leer más
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The Viking World

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

Completo

29 hora 28 minutos

Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a ... Leer más

$35.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a
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Norse Mythology

Viking History, Myths, and Divine Beings

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

1 horas 6 minutos

Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are worth mentioning, as well as some queer beliefs and false notions that ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are worth mentioning, as well as some queer beliefs and false notions that
... Leer más
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The Almost Nearly Perfect People

Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia

de Michael Booth ...

Narrado por Ralph Lister ...

Completo

13 hora 15 minutos

Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their
... Leer más
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All About Venturesome Vikings

de P.S. Quick ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - All about...
Completo

55 minutos

This audiobook describes what life was like for the Vikings, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people at the time and how they lived their daily lives. Narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through plenty of amazing facts about Viking voyages, invasions, ships and religion, including fascinating information about gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki. This excellent audiobook is a great addition ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

This audiobook describes what life was like for the Vikings, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people at the time and how they lived their daily lives. Narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through plenty of amazing facts about Viking voyages, invasions, ships and religion, including fascinating information about gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki. This excellent audiobook is a great addition
... Leer más
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River Kings

A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads

de Cat Jarman ...

Narrado por Christine Rendel ...

Completo

11 hora 17 minutos

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few
... Leer más
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Norse Mythology

Fascinating Myths and Heroes from Ancient Scandinavia (2 in 1)

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

2 hora 6 minutos

This book consists of two titles, which are the following:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are ... Leer más

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This book consists of two titles, which are the following:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are
... Leer más
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Norse Mythology: The History of the Norse Pantheon and the Most Famous Myths

de Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott ...

Narrado por Mary Rossman ...

Completo

4 hora 29 minutos

Much of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland, where the myths were eventually transcribed) was an oral culture. In fact, in all Scandinavian countries well into the 13th century laws were memorized by officials known as “Lawspeakers” who recited them at the “Thing.” ... Leer más

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Much of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland, where the myths were eventually transcribed) was an oral culture. In fact, in all Scandinavian countries well into the 13th century laws were memorized by officials known as “Lawspeakers” who recited them at the “Thing.”
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For the Dead

de Lina Bengtsdotter ...

Narrado por Emma Powell ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - Detective Charlie Lager
Completo

10 hora 29 minutos

DI Charlie Lager returns to investigate a long-buried disappearance in this 'atmospheric', 'evocative' and 'arresting' page-turner of a procedural from the new Swedish queen of crime fiction************She must find the truth about Francesca. Before the past catches up with her...AN UNSOLVED MYSTERYThirty years ago, teenager Paul Bergman was found drowned in Gullspå... ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

DI Charlie Lager returns to investigate a long-buried disappearance in this 'atmospheric', 'evocative' and 'arresting' page-turner of a procedural from the new Swedish queen of crime fiction************She must find the truth about Francesca. Before the past catches up with her...AN UNSOLVED MYSTERYThirty years ago, teenager Paul Bergman was found drowned in Gullspå...
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Embers of the Hands

Hidden Histories of the Viking Age

de Eleanor Barraclough ...

Narrado por Eleanor Barraclough ...

Completo

10 hora 51 minutos

In imagining a Viking, a certain image springs to mind: a barbaric warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorize the hapless local population of a northern European town. Yet while such characters define our imagination of the Viking Age today, they were in the minority.Instead, in the time-stopping soils, water, and ice of the North, Eleanor Barraclough excavates a preserved ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In imagining a Viking, a certain image springs to mind: a barbaric warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorize the hapless local population of a northern European town. Yet while such characters define our imagination of the Viking Age today, they were in the minority.Instead, in the time-stopping soils, water, and ice of the North, Eleanor Barraclough excavates a preserved
... Leer más
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Scandinavian History: From Viking Age Sea Kings to Modern Nordic Societies

de Richard Halvorsen ...

Narrado por Richard Halvorsen ...

Completo

2 hora 4 minutos

Trace how a brutal realm of Viking raiders transformed into Europe's most peaceful and egalitarian modern societies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey sweeps from the violent maritime expansion of the early Middle Ages to the creation of the contemporary Nordic welfare state. Experience the dramatic clash of ancient warrior beliefs against the creeping tide of royal ... Leer más

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Trace how a brutal realm of Viking raiders transformed into Europe's most peaceful and egalitarian modern societies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey sweeps from the violent maritime expansion of the early Middle Ages to the creation of the contemporary Nordic welfare state. Experience the dramatic clash of ancient warrior beliefs against the creeping tide of royal
... Leer más
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Brief History of Stockholm, A: How a Town on Fourteen Islands Became a Capital

de Lars Edlund ...

Narrado por Lars Edlund ...

Completo

1 horas 46 minutos

Trace the captivating urban evolution of a modest Baltic outpost transforming into a European history titan. Perfect for your daily commute or focused learning, this immersive journey reveals how a harsh landscape of fourteen rocky islands forged a global capital.Lose yourself in an atmospheric, educational escape that transports you from bustling medieval quays and smoky seventeenth-century ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Trace the captivating urban evolution of a modest Baltic outpost transforming into a European history titan. Perfect for your daily commute or focused learning, this immersive journey reveals how a harsh landscape of fourteen rocky islands forged a global capital.Lose yourself in an atmospheric, educational escape that transports you from bustling medieval quays and smoky seventeenth-century
... Leer más
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Brief History of Norway, A: From Viking Raiders to the World's Richest Nations

de Andrew Falkner ...

Narrado por Andrew Falkner ...

Completo

1 horas 54 minutos

Experience an epic historical journey from fierce Viking raids to the rise of a modern Nordic superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a session of focused learning, this immersive narrative reveals how a harsh, mountainous frontier forged a fiercely resilient society.Follow the dramatic survival of a forgotten medieval kingdom ravaged by plague and poverty to its triumphant rebirth as a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience an epic historical journey from fierce Viking raids to the rise of a modern Nordic superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a session of focused learning, this immersive narrative reveals how a harsh, mountainous frontier forged a fiercely resilient society.Follow the dramatic survival of a forgotten medieval kingdom ravaged by plague and poverty to its triumphant rebirth as a
... Leer más
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Concise History of the Great Northern War, A: How Russia Toppled the Swedish Empire

de Felix Bauer ...

Narrado por Felix Bauer ...

Completo

1 horas 56 minutos

Experience a dramatic military history of empire and ruin as an underdog alliance shatters Swedish dominance. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic geopolitical saga explores the violent birth of imperial Russia. Witness a seemingly invincible warrior king pushed to the brink by relentless strategic reform.Dive deep into the gritty logistics of siege warfare, shifting alliances, and sweeping ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience a dramatic military history of empire and ruin as an underdog alliance shatters Swedish dominance. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic geopolitical saga explores the violent birth of imperial Russia. Witness a seemingly invincible warrior king pushed to the brink by relentless strategic reform.Dive deep into the gritty logistics of siege warfare, shifting alliances, and sweeping
... Leer más
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Ingrid Bergman

A Life from Beginning to End

de Hourly History ...

Narrado por Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Series series Biographies of Actors
Completo

1 horas 3 minutos

The Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was one of America’s most beloved and successful performers. She was drawn to acting at a young age and was delighted to be invited to Hollywood in 1938 for the American remake of Intermezzo. With her flawless natural beauty and talent for acting, she was an instant success.After making several memorable movies, such as Casablanca and Gaslight, Bergman caused an ... Leer más

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The Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was one of America’s most beloved and successful performers. She was drawn to acting at a young age and was delighted to be invited to Hollywood in 1938 for the American remake of Intermezzo. With her flawless natural beauty and talent for acting, she was an instant success.After making several memorable movies, such as Casablanca and Gaslight, Bergman caused an
... Leer más

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