Viking Legacy is the result of more than 25 years of research by one of Norway's preeminent scholars on the Norse Sagas and Viking Age period The book is a crucial tool for those wanting to penetrate to the heart of the Viking Civilization to better understand its role in shaping history.

More than marauders and bloodthirsty conquerors, the Vikings were builders of a civilization which influence may still be seen in the modern world. The Viking Age is arguably one of the most fascinating epochs in history, and in this book, a new narrative is presented based on Viking history as it is told in the Norse Sagas. The Viking Legacy represents a new generation of books exploring the Viking Age. By integrating the Saga literature with other sources, a more complete picture emerges of this increasingly popular era, and a civilization that would change the course of history.

424 pages
Maps and illustrations
Historical chronology spanning 9AD-1387AD
Complete list of Viking age Kings and regents in Norway
Separate articles on historiography and oral culture