The Viking Age in Scotland: Studies in Scottish Scandinavian Archaeology

The Viking Age in Scotland reviews two decades of research and advances in scientific analysis, providing new insights into Scandinavian daily life and international connections. It brings the study of Scottish Scandinavian archaeology into the new century, with expert authors guiding the reader through the latest interdisciplinary research. Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, it is essential reading for anyone interested in Viking Scotland and a key resource for teachers and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2024
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

The Viking Age in Scotland is a comprehensive review of two decades of research on the Vikings in Scotland, following the publication of the last archaeological survey in 1998. With advancements in scientific analysis, our understanding of Scandinavian daily life during the late eighth and fifteenth centuries has significantly improved, shedding light on the Viking Age and Norse Scotland's international connections. This book brings the study of Scottish Scandinavian archaeology into the new century, providing researchers with the latest findings and theories. Expert authors guide the reader through various aspects of Viking life, including arrival and settlement, death and burial, economy and exchange, power and politics, and environmental impact. Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Viking Scotland and a valuable resource for teachers and students.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474485838