"Forgotten Vikings" by Alex Harvey covers Norse history from the sixth to the fifteenth century, emphasizing the Viking Age's extensive geographical reach beyond Scandinavia and England. The book aims to provide a chronological narrative and highlights the importance of archaeological evidence in understanding Viking society. It appeals to both newcomers and seasoned historians, offering fresh perspectives on the varied roles of Vikings, including their non-combat contributions. Harvey's engaging style invites readers to explore a less stereotypical portrayal of Vikings, enriching the existing scholarship surrounding this historical period.
In the footsteps of giants, Forgotten Vikings aims to provide a chronological narrative starting in 536 and ending somewhere in Greenland a thousand years later.
His wide-ranging portraits of Vikings in non-combat roles do indeed expand the standard hewing-and-hacking concept of horn-helmeted warriors.
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