The Viking Ship
Author | : Gareth Williams |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 0714123404 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780714123400 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.