Viking marauders struck fear into the hearts of ninth-century European peasants, monks and nobles alike for two centuries, but the Vikings were more than seaborne terrorists. This atlas illustrates their influence extending from the Holy Land to Newfoundland, as explorers, settlers, craftsmen and hi[...]

From the colorful accounts of early medieval chronicles to the heroic tales of nineteenth-century Romanticism, history has traditionally portrayed the Vikings as a race of bloodthirsty, marauding warriors. But in the late twentieth century, as archaeologists uncovered widespread evidence of peaceful[...]

The fifth instalment in this popular and highly successful series, "Viking" follows on from Legionary, Gladiator, Knight and Samurai, your guide to the Norse world of the tenth century ad. Discover everything you will need to become a successful Viking warrior: how to join a war band; what to look f[...]

When did humans first inhabit different parts of the world? What was happening in China when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire? What was the global reach of the great religions at the time of the Reformation in Europe? "The New Atlas of World History" is the first historical atlas to [...]

50 great migrations that shaped the course of history, from prehistory to the present

Boka gir et overblikk over menneskenes historie og legger vekt på de stedene og områdene der historien fant sted. Den starter med oldtida og går via middelalderen og oppdagelsestida fram til nyere tid. I tillegg til 90 kart inneholder boka kronologiske oversikter, ordforklaringer, litteraturliste[...]

-- The essential study guide to Arabic grammar

-- A true classic in the field.In addition to Qur'an selections, fables, stories, newspaper extracts, letters, and excerpts from classical and modern Arabic writings are included. The book contains 52 chapters with a vocabulary of over 4,000 [...]