The Vikings: A History by Viking Adult $32.95
A fascinating history of the Viking age and its complex culture and influence The emergence of the Viking age at the end of the eighth century ushered in a new era in the history of Europe, one in which the paganism of the conquering tribes of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark was swept aside by the Christian values of those they defeated. With the technological genius of their longships and their...

A Practical Guide to the Runes: Their Uses in Divination and Magic (Llewellyn's New Age) by Llewellyn Publications $6.99
A Practical Guide to the Runes Rune Magick: A Powerful Force for Guidance, Protection, and Luck EIHWAZ the yew, URUZ the wild ox, KENAZ the hearth fire. Created by the Nordic and Germanic tribes of northern Europe, the runes began as a magickal system of pictographs representing the forces and objects in nature. This guidebook will help you discover the oracular nature of the...

A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940 by Algonquin Books $15.95
In 1939, tiny Finland waged war--the kind of war that spawns legends--against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses--these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war.

A History of the Vikings by Oxford University Press, USA $18.95
"An utterly splendid book, quite the most brilliantly written, balanced, and explanative general work on the Vikings ever to appear in English or in any language."-- Scandinavian StudiesThe subject of this book is the Viking realms, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, their civilization and culture, and their many sided achievements at home and abroad. A highly readable narrative follows the...

Viking Age Iceland (Penguin History) by Penguin (Non-Classics) $17.00
The popular image of the Viking Age is of warlords and marauding bands pillaging their way along the shores of Northern Europe. In this fascinating history, Jesse Byock shows that Norse society in Iceland was actually an independent one-almost a republican Free State, without warlords or kings. Combining history with anthropology and archaeology, this remarkable study serves as a valuable...

Sweden: The Rough Guide, First Edition (1997) by Rough Guides $17.95
Whether you plan to sunbathe on Gotland, hike in Lapland, or cross-country ski in Dalarna, this Rough Guide has the most up-to-date information with a special emphasis on budgeting for this pricey part of the world. Stockholm, arguably Scandinavia's most beautiful city, is covered in lively detail, including critical reviews of accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife. 40 maps.

The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Hist Atlas) by Penguin (Non-Classics) $20.00
Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defenses of 9th-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of monks, peasants, and rulers. But the Vikings were more than seaborne terrorists. This atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers, and mercenaries, and follows the routes of Viking merchants from Constantinople to the new world. Full color.

The Sledge Patrol: A WWII Epic of Escape, Survival, and Victory by The Lyons Press $14.95
In 1943, a group of brave Danish and Norwegian hunters carried out one of the most dramatic operations of World War II. Using dogsleds to patrol a stark 500-mile stretch of the Greenland coast, their wartime mission was to guard against Nazi interlopers - an unlikely scenario given the cruel climate. But one day, a footprint was spotted on desolate Sabine Island, along with other obvious...

Report From #24 (No. 24) by Barricade Books $15.00
Gunnar Sonsteby is the most highly decorated hero of the Norwegian resistance during the German occupation in the years 1940 through 1945. His story is more enthralling than a spy thriller. His daring acts of espionage and sabotage against the Nazis made him famous throughout Norway. Despite the price on his head, Sonsteby managed to elude capture through daring, intuition, and constantly...

The Vikings: Revised Edition by Penguin (Non-Classics) $17.00
Far from being just 'wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates', the Vikings created complex social institutions, oversaw the coming of Christianity to Scandinavia and made a major impact on European history through trade, travel and far-flung consolidation. This encyclopedic study brings together the latest research on Viking art, burial customs, class divisions, jewellery, kingship, poetry and...