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(4.33) | None | "MGM's hit show Vikings on the History Channel has drawn millions of viewers into the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series, this official companion book delves into the real history as well as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatizing this gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient temples for human sacrifice. This spectacular package is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike."… (more) |
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For Steph, Coco, and Fliss. Jafnan er halfsogd saga ef einn segir. -- Justin Pollard  For my mentor and friend, Nicolas Roeg. -- Michael Hirst | |
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Foreword: Experience has taught me that fact is stranger than fiction. Introduction: The Vikings believed that the end of the world would occur when the god Loki escaped his chains and, with his children, Jormungandr and Fenrir, joined the giants in attacking the gods in Asgard. Chapter 1: The people we today call Vikings had their home in the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. | |
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And it is my dream and aspiration to take my beloved Vikings on into yet more fantastic and unexpected worlds: to Spain, Iceland, Greenland and yes, finally, to the shores of North America. (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.) | |
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None ▾Book descriptions "MGM's hit show Vikings on the History Channel has drawn millions of viewers into the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series, this official companion book delves into the real history as well as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatizing this gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient temples for human sacrifice. This spectacular package is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike." ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description |
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