Uncovering the Legacy of the Vikings: A Historical Exploration of the Children of Ash and Elm

Non-fiction This comprehensive and insightful book by Neil Price is a must-have for anyone interested in Viking history. Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings offers a detailed look at the culture, lifestyle, and beliefs of this fascinating civilization. With its superior binding and pages quality, this book is easy to read and understand, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experts alike. Enjoy an immersive journey into the world of the Vikings with this captivating non-fiction work.
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  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1541601116
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5 in Scandinavian History#13 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History #192 in Military History
  • Scandinavian History: Scandinavian History
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1541601114
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.5 x 1.6 x 8.25 inches
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1.25 pounds
  • Military History (Books): Military History
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 640 pages
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Basic Books
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 1,605 ratings
  • Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books): Expeditions & Discoveries World History

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Val O'Toole: Very keen on history and looking forward to reading this.

United Kingdom on Nov 23, 2023

amelianne: This isn't just a very informative book, it's also beautifully written. Writing about Vikings from a Viking perspective is a bold claim, but I think the author has succeeded in doing just that. I found it fascinating and interesting.

United Kingdom on Nov 21, 2023

Laurenz: A fantastic read, this book’s approach allows you to dive into how Vikings thought, and what their society looked like.
The author is one of the worlds foremost experts on the Vikings, and it shows in how willing he is to write about controversial topics in a very clear way; Viking slavery for example is discussed as the horror it was.

I would recommend this book to anyone fascinated by the Vikings, you are sure to learn something new.

Germany on Nov 15, 2023

Ryan Ahlgrim: It is hard to imagine that one person could know so much about the Vikings. This book is amazingly comprehensive, covering the culture and artifacts of the Vikings like no other book I've read. It deserves much of the praise being heaped upon it. But I found the book curiously deficient in two areas. The chapter covering Viking religion and mythology fails to explain (at least to my satisfaction) the meaning of core concepts such as Yggdrasil (the world tree) and Ragnarök (the final cataclysm and death of the gods). The author seems to assume we are already familiar with Norse mythology and so he doesn't need to explain and explore the meaning of some of its better-known components. (Or perhaps Norse mythology is so diverse and inconsistent, no summary of meaning is possible.) Also missing are narratives about key Viking leaders. This is not a history of the Vikings as seen through the exploits of individual leaders; it's a history of the Vikings as seen through artifacts. One final complaint: despite the author's very readable prose, the detail gets dull and repetitive. The Wall Street Journal review calls the book "a thrilling read." No, it's a slog.

United States on Nov 05, 2023

Cliente 1927: buona introduzione al periodo

Italy on Oct 13, 2023

eric linn: This book was a great read. Filled with loads of information that I had never heard before.

United States on Oct 09, 2023

timothy philip rogers: This wonderful book. What a superb literary piece. If you do not have this book as part of your Viking history book collection you are sadly lacking, I think.. In my opinion, 'TheChildren of Ash and Elm' is a masterpiece. I am delighted to write this review. 10 out of 10. Thank you for reading my review, I hope that you find it honest and helpful.

United Kingdom on Sep 21, 2023

Beguiled By Books: Synopsis: Neil Price takes the common stereotypes of Vikings and confirms or refutes everything we think we know about Vikings. He touches on nearly every facet of Viking life from gender roles (and gender fluidity), polygeny, raids and exploration, paganism and the onslaught of Christianity, and community and the spread of traditional Viking genetics. Children of Ash and Elm is deeply rooted in scientific discovery and Price does an excellent job of noting where the anthropological community has solid evidence or where there’s more speculation than fact.

Likes: I loved how Price made subtle references to pop culture throughout this book. He hinted at shows like Vikings and even Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. Many stories have characters or worlds inspired by Scandinavia and Vikings, so those connections were helpful to read to connect dots - or separate fact from fiction.

Comments: The only comment I have on this book is how slow and dry it got in places. During some of the chapters on Viking movement throughout Eurasia, I lost concentration. I also felt there was more detail than I (personally) wanted around the genetic connections between Vikings and...

United States on Jul 21, 2023

Stephen Pollard: To precede this review, I would like to clarify my level of expertise. I am not a scholar, nor do I have any formal education in the studies of the Viking Age. I have studied the Viking Age and Norse mythology recreationally for over three-and-a-half years (though my casual interest dates back 17 years), and I have read English translations of both eddas, many sagas (definitely not all!), and several nonfiction books focusing on the Viking Age and Norse mythology. I do not speak or read Old Norse or any modern Scandinavian languages. All that said, any knowledge I possess is at the mercy of others scholars I have read and/or listened to, and their translations of the source material and sagas.

With that being said, I found a lot to enjoy in Neil Price's The Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings. Price delves into extraordinary detail about some of the minutiae of life for the Scandinavians during the Viking Age, so much so that many have decried this work as a glorified textbook and far too academic in nature. I myself applaud these choices by Price to discuss many of the aspects of Scandinavian life and culture that are not covered in more mainstream works...

United States on Nov 16, 2021



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ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1541601116 978-0306846373 978-0306846366
Best Sellers Rank #5 in Scandinavian History#13 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History #192 in Military History #25 in Royalty Biographies#73 in Women in History#298 in Women's Biographies #100 in Royalty Biographies#173 in Women in History#769 in Women's Biographies
Scandinavian History Scandinavian History
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1541601114 0306846373 0306846365
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.5 x 1.6 x 8.25 inches 5.5 x 0.86 x 8.25 inches 6.35 x 1.4 x 9.35 inches
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1.25 pounds 10.4 ounces 1.2 pounds
Military History (Books) Military History
Paperback ‏ ‎ 640 pages 344 pages
Publisher ‏ ‎ Basic Books Hachette Books Hachette Books; Illustrated edition
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 1,605 ratings 4.4/5 stars of 26,108 ratings 4.4/5 stars of 26,108 ratings
Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books) Expeditions & Discoveries World History
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