--- product_id: 1701273 title: "A History of the Vikings" brand: "gwyn jones" price: "₩44647" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1701273-a-history-of-the-vikings store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # A History of the Vikings **Brand:** gwyn jones **Price:** ₩44647 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A History of the Vikings by gwyn jones - **How much does it cost?** ₩44647 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1701273-a-history-of-the-vikings) ## Best For - gwyn jones enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gwyn jones brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A History of the Vikings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Q+TX2wSHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent - but overwhelming *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 9, 2013* Jones' _A HIstory of the Vikings_ is epic in scope, detailing not only the political history of Scandanavia, but also the cultural, economic and social history of the region. Jones begins with the pre-historic record of Sweden, Denmark and Norway, discussing their geography and how it shaped and influnced culture before focusing on the period of history most associate with Scandanavia, the "viking age" between 750 - 1100.In writing about the vikings, Jones provides so much detail that it is at times overwhelming - the petty rivalries and infighting between lesser nobles, while relevant to scholars and those interested in such minutae was oftentimes distracting from the larger historical picture. That said, Jones shows the complicated variety of forces that led to viking exploration, conquest and settlement. Everything from details of the construction of the long ships to details maps of exploration and various ideas on navigation are presented. Abundant illustrations and maps of sites and the layout of viking settlements in Iceland and Greenland give detail to the sophistication of their society. Of course, no history of the vikings would be complete without a discussion of the raids that is so often associated with this group, which Jones shows from a variety of primary sources; historical context is provided around not only the internal forces that pushed the vikings westward, but also the climatalogical and sociological forces that enabled the vikings to be successful in their forays.It is a very dense book, rich with information. Those with an interest in medieval Europe in general will want to skim or skip to the relevant parts - which is rewarding and can be done easily given the clarity of the organization of the text. Historians or readers interested in all aspects of these people (or of this place and time) will similarly find much to relish here given the tremendous amount of information Jones provides. A first-rate history, strongly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Challenging, but rewarding *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2015* I want to begin by saying that this is a very good book. Jones provides a small library of sources/continued reading and to say this is an information dense book is to vastly understate the matter.Potential buyers should know, however, that this is not so much a book that one would read as a means of relaxation: it is a book you study.There are many small details Jones does not explicitly elaborate on, expecting the reader to either have previous knowledge of this field, or to look up some basic information themselves. Some might also find her somewhat archaic vernacular to be a challenge in itself.That being said, if you're genuinely interested in Scandinavian history, I can hardly think of a better book for jumping in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Vikings: mecantile pirates or piratical merchants? *by U***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 23, 2011* Gwynn Jones traces the origins of the various viking communities and their settlements, with the Danes making inroads into England and France, the Norwegians into North England, Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and America, and the Swedes into Russia.I was particularly interested in the account of the Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan who describes the vikings he found in Russia as "tall as date palms". In addition, Ibn Fadlan's accounts depicts a culture that appeared to him as barbaric. "A man will have sexual intercourse with his slave girl while his companion looks on." In the event of the death of such a viking, his slave girl (after lying with her master's companions) then is ritually killed so that she might follow her master into the afterlife. The deceased viking, his sacrificed slave girl, and whatever else, is then burned in a longship. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1701273-a-history-of-the-vikings](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1701273-a-history-of-the-vikings) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*