The culture of the Viking world speaks of both violence and of beauty.
This extensively illustrated volume brings together nearly 200 carefully
chosen artifacts that reflect the art and daily life of Viking-Age
Europe and the North Atlantic. It includes both iconic items and finds
from recent excavations, providing a visual guide to the early-medieval
Scandinavian world.
Highlights include Norway's famous ship burials, the only complete
example of a Viking helmet, and the treasures looted from the
monasteries of Britain, Ireland, and continental Europe. Equally
important are the less familiar fragments of everyday life: a brooch, a
woolen sock, even a loaf of bread. The juxtaposition of the outstanding
and the everyday makes this volume unique in its field. Featuring
sumptuous close-up photographs to best showcase its comprehensive
collection of exquisite artifacts, Pocket Museum: Vikings is an
informative introduction for newcomers to Viking history that also
provides new insights for those familiar with the subject.