The Viking ship
Williams, Gareth, 1969-2014
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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. 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.
Main title:
The Viking ship / by Gareth Williams.
Author:
Williams, Gareth, 1969-, author
Imprint:
London : The British Museum Press, 2014.
Collation:
96 pages : illustrations (colour)
ISBN:
9780714123400 (pbk)
Dewey class:
623.821623.821
Language:
English
BRN:
2169923