The Viking Ship
Gareth Williams
(Author)
Description
The Viking ship is one of the most iconic images of the Viking Age. As well as including well-known vessels such as the spectacular ship-burials from Gokstad and Oseberg in southern Norway, Viking Ships introduces the newly-conserved Roskilde 6 ship from Denmark. Measuring at over 37 metres, this is the longest Viking ship ever discovered and will form the core of the touring exhibition Vikings: life and legend. The Vikings used their shipbuilding skills to command the sea; their famous ships permitted the exploration, colonization and the raids for which they are best known. This book will explore the evolution of their sea-going vessels and celebrate this outstanding feature of the Viking Age.
Product Details
Price
$14.95
Publisher
British Museum Press
Publish Date
October 16, 2014
Pages
96
Dimensions
6.7 X 7.4 X 0.4 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780714123400
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Gareth Williams is Curator of Early Medieval Coins at the British Museum and of the exhibition Vikings: life and legend.