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The Place of Tides

de James Rebanks ...

Narrado por Bryan Dick ...

Completo

7 hora 26 minutos

A National Bestseller“A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George SaundersFrom the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds that nest ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

A National Bestseller“A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George SaundersFrom the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds that nest
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Vikings – Final Secrets Revealed

de World History ...

Narrado por Patrick Warner ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - The Greatest Mysteries of History
Completo

2 hora 49 minutos

In the past 50 years, significant progress has been made in mapping and understanding Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Archaeologists and historians have carefully studied various sources, such as ancient postholes and thousand-year-old grape seeds, in their efforts to uncover the truth about the Viking world.This work is crucial because the Vikings did not document their history, and what we ... Leer más

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In the past 50 years, significant progress has been made in mapping and understanding Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Archaeologists and historians have carefully studied various sources, such as ancient postholes and thousand-year-old grape seeds, in their efforts to uncover the truth about the Viking world.This work is crucial because the Vikings did not document their history, and what we
... Leer más
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Children of Ash and Elm

A History of the Vikings

de Neil Price ...

Narrado por Samuel Roukin ...

Completo

17 hora 25 minutos

The definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology—by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertiseThe Viking Age—from 750 to 1050—saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings ... Leer más

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The definitive history of the Vikings—from arts and culture to politics and cosmology—by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertiseThe Viking Age—from 750 to 1050—saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe. But for centuries, the Vikings
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Seiðr Magic

The Norse Tradition of Divination and Trance

de Dean Kirkland ...

Narrado por Jez Sands ...

Completo

7 hora 57 minutos

• Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter• Discusses the tools of seiðr, such as the seiðr staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them• Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

• Explains the techniques used to achieve trance in seiðr, how to journey in the Nine Realms, and the different gods and spirits you may encounter• Discusses the tools of seiðr, such as the seiðr staff and hood, and how to create them, empower them, and care for them• Details Norse divination methods, ways to alter fate, healing techniques, the use of protective songs, and the practice of Norse
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Norse Mythology

Gods, Goddesses, and Heroic Figures from Scandinavia

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

1 horas 13 minutos

Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts.Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following:- The meaning of the word Viking.- How Vikings in Norway were, in particular.- Stories about the creation of the Cosmos.- The famous tale of Ask and Embla.- The War of Aesir-Vanir.- Thor’s hammer and its background story.- ... Leer más

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Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts.Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following:- The meaning of the word Viking.- How Vikings in Norway were, in particular.- Stories about the creation of the Cosmos.- The famous tale of Ask and Embla.- The War of Aesir-Vanir.- Thor’s hammer and its background story.-
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The Viking World

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

Completo

29 hora 28 minutos

Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a ... Leer más

$35.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Filling a gap in the literature for an academically oriented volume on the Viking period, this unique book is a one-stop authoritative introduction to all the latest research in the field.Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a
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The Almost Nearly Perfect People

Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia

de Michael Booth ...

Narrado por Ralph Lister ...

Completo

13 hora 15 minutos

Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their
... Leer más
Audiolibro

Brief History of Copenhagen, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 34 - A Brief History of - City Edition
Completo

1 horas 1 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of CopenhagenExplore the rich history of Denmark's capital in A Brief History of Copenhagen. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village in the 10th century to its rise as a cultural and political powerhouse, this book offers a concise yet captivating look at how Copenhagen evolved over the centuries. Discover the key events, royal ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of CopenhagenExplore the rich history of Denmark's capital in A Brief History of Copenhagen. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village in the 10th century to its rise as a cultural and political powerhouse, this book offers a concise yet captivating look at how Copenhagen evolved over the centuries. Discover the key events, royal
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All About Venturesome Vikings

de P.S. Quick ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - All about...
Completo

55 minutos

This audiobook describes what life was like for the Vikings, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people at the time and how they lived their daily lives. Narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through plenty of amazing facts about Viking voyages, invasions, ships and religion, including fascinating information about gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki. This excellent audiobook is a great addition ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

This audiobook describes what life was like for the Vikings, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people at the time and how they lived their daily lives. Narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through plenty of amazing facts about Viking voyages, invasions, ships and religion, including fascinating information about gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki. This excellent audiobook is a great addition
... Leer más
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River Kings

A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads

de Cat Jarman ...

Narrado por Christine Rendel ...

Completo

11 hora 17 minutos

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

An acclaimed bioarcheologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few
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Norse Mythology

Fascinating Myths and Heroes from Ancient Scandinavia (2 in 1)

de Birker Leif ...

Narrado por Christopher Knight ...

Completo

2 hora 6 minutos

This book consists of two titles, which are the following:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are ... Leer más

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This book consists of two titles, which are the following:Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?Well, in this guide, that’s exactly what you will learn.To start off, this brief guide will go over some a quick history of the Vikings. Then, you will discover more about several deities that are
... Leer más
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Norse Mythology: The History of the Norse Pantheon and the Most Famous Myths

de Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott ...

Narrado por Mary Rossman ...

Completo

4 hora 29 minutos

Much of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland, where the myths were eventually transcribed) was an oral culture. In fact, in all Scandinavian countries well into the 13th century laws were memorized by officials known as “Lawspeakers” who recited them at the “Thing.” ... Leer más

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Much of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly that of Iceland, where the myths were eventually transcribed) was an oral culture. In fact, in all Scandinavian countries well into the 13th century laws were memorized by officials known as “Lawspeakers” who recited them at the “Thing.”
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Audiolibro

For the Dead

de Lina Bengtsdotter ...

Narrado por Emma Powell ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - Detective Charlie Lager
Completo

10 hora 29 minutos

DI Charlie Lager returns to investigate a long-buried disappearance in this 'atmospheric', 'evocative' and 'arresting' page-turner of a procedural from the new Swedish queen of crime fiction************She must find the truth about Francesca. Before the past catches up with her...AN UNSOLVED MYSTERYThirty years ago, teenager Paul Bergman was found drowned in Gullspå... ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

DI Charlie Lager returns to investigate a long-buried disappearance in this 'atmospheric', 'evocative' and 'arresting' page-turner of a procedural from the new Swedish queen of crime fiction************She must find the truth about Francesca. Before the past catches up with her...AN UNSOLVED MYSTERYThirty years ago, teenager Paul Bergman was found drowned in Gullspå...
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History of Sweden

Facts, Opinions, and Ideas about Swedish Events

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

53 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The massive burial mounds at Gamla Uppsala rise from the Swedish countryside like ancient monuments to forgotten gods, their earthen forms concealing the remains of legendary kings who ruled when Sweden was still a collection of warring tribes scattered across the vast forests and lakes of Scandinavia. Archaeological excavations have revealed treasure ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The massive burial mounds at Gamla Uppsala rise from the Swedish countryside like ancient monuments to forgotten gods, their earthen forms concealing the remains of legendary kings who ruled when Sweden was still a collection of warring tribes scattered across the vast forests and lakes of Scandinavia. Archaeological excavations have revealed treasure
... Leer más
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Old Norse Spell Book, The

Your Guide to the Elder Futhark, Norse Folklore, Runes, Paganism, Divination, and Magic

de Alda Dagny ...

Narrado por Susan Marlowe ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The Old Norse Spell Books
Completo

3 hora 20 minutos

Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world—and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you!Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era.They’re powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world—and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you!Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a bygone era.They’re powerful forces that have long been associated with magic and divination
... Leer más
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Embers of the Hands

Hidden Histories of the Viking Age

de Eleanor Barraclough ...

Narrado por Eleanor Barraclough ...

Completo

10 hora 51 minutos

In imagining a Viking, a certain image springs to mind: a barbaric warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorize the hapless local population of a northern European town. Yet while such characters define our imagination of the Viking Age today, they were in the minority.Instead, in the time-stopping soils, water, and ice of the North, Eleanor Barraclough excavates a preserved ... Leer más

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In imagining a Viking, a certain image springs to mind: a barbaric warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorize the hapless local population of a northern European town. Yet while such characters define our imagination of the Viking Age today, they were in the minority.Instead, in the time-stopping soils, water, and ice of the North, Eleanor Barraclough excavates a preserved
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History of the Vikings, The

de History Nerds ...

Narrado por Theodore Zepher ...

Series Audiolibro box set - The History of the Vikings
Completo

5 hora 55 minutos

Embark on an epic voyage through the tumultuous era of Norse exploration and conquest. From their legendary expeditions to distant lands to their fierce battles and enigmatic culture, Theodore Zepher's rich narration brings to life the indomitable spirit of these seafaring warriors in this series Box Set.Contains:Book 1 : VikingsBook 2 : Longships on Restless SeasFew are those that have not heard ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on an epic voyage through the tumultuous era of Norse exploration and conquest. From their legendary expeditions to distant lands to their fierce battles and enigmatic culture, Theodore Zepher's rich narration brings to life the indomitable spirit of these seafaring warriors in this series Box Set.Contains:Book 1 : VikingsBook 2 : Longships on Restless SeasFew are those that have not heard
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Mythology

Gods, Creatures, and Stories from the Vikings and the Ancient Africans

de Birker Leif, James Rooks ...

Narrado por Brandon Sukhu, Christopher Knight ...

Completo

1 horas 40 minutos

There are 2 books in this bundle, which are:Book 1: How did the ancient Vikings live?What was their society like?This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to women’s roles in Viking society. Other chapters discuss the appearance of trolls and other creatures in Norse myths. You’ll find out why certain ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

There are 2 books in this bundle, which are:Book 1: How did the ancient Vikings live?What was their society like?This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to women’s roles in Viking society. Other chapters discuss the appearance of trolls and other creatures in Norse myths. You’ll find out why certain
... Leer más
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History of Denmark: A Captivating Guide to Danish History

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Completo

3 hora 17 minutos

Did you know that one of Europe’s greatest queens, the incredible Margaret I, united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the Kalmar Union in the mid-1300s?For centuries, Denmark “punched above its weight” and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders, even ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Did you know that one of Europe’s greatest queens, the incredible Margaret I, united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the Kalmar Union in the mid-1300s?For centuries, Denmark “punched above its weight” and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders, even
... Leer más
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Arctic Paradise

The Paradox of Finnish Happiness

de Susanna Heiskanen ...

Narrado por Susanna Heiskanen ...

Completo

3 hora

In the pages of "Arctic Paradise: The Paradox of Finnish Happiness," discover the intricate tapestry of Finland's contented society, where radiant joys intertwine with subtle shadows. This insightful non-fiction journey peels back the layers of Finnish happiness, revealing not just its vibrant facets but also the nuanced complexities shaping the nation's emotional landscape.Beyond the picturesque ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In the pages of "Arctic Paradise: The Paradox of Finnish Happiness," discover the intricate tapestry of Finland's contented society, where radiant joys intertwine with subtle shadows. This insightful non-fiction journey peels back the layers of Finnish happiness, revealing not just its vibrant facets but also the nuanced complexities shaping the nation's emotional landscape.Beyond the picturesque
... Leer más
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Hammer of the Gods

King Olaf's Viking Conquest

de Don Hollway ...

Narrado por Mark Meadows ...

Completo

14 hora 8 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Hammer of the Gods: King Olaf's Viking Conquest by Don Holloway, read by Mark Meadows.Weaving together Norse sagas and Anglo-Saxon chronicles to vividly depict the violence and spectacle of the Viking age, Don Hollway brings the legendary Olaf Tryggvason to life.Hammer of the Gods tells the extraordinary saga of Olaf Tryggvason – warlord, wanderer, king, and crusader – whose ... Leer más

$21.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Hammer of the Gods: King Olaf's Viking Conquest by Don Holloway, read by Mark Meadows.Weaving together Norse sagas and Anglo-Saxon chronicles to vividly depict the violence and spectacle of the Viking age, Don Hollway brings the legendary Olaf Tryggvason to life.Hammer of the Gods tells the extraordinary saga of Olaf Tryggvason – warlord, wanderer, king, and crusader – whose
... Leer más
Audiolibro

Vikings in Britain and Ireland

de Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por Santiago Machain ...

Series series The Vikings
Completo

7 hora 14 minutos

Vikings in Britain and Ireland explores one of the most dramatic turning points of the Viking Age: the moment when Scandinavian raiders became settlers, rulers, traders, and political powers across the British Isles. From the first Norse settlements in the northern islands and Ireland to the rise of Dublin, the arrival of the Great Heathen Army, and the fall of Northumbria and East Anglia, this ... Leer más

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Vikings in Britain and Ireland explores one of the most dramatic turning points of the Viking Age: the moment when Scandinavian raiders became settlers, rulers, traders, and political powers across the British Isles. From the first Norse settlements in the northern islands and Ireland to the rise of Dublin, the arrival of the Great Heathen Army, and the fall of Northumbria and East Anglia, this
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The Viking Saint

Olaf II of Norway

de John Carr ...

Narrado por Maria Isabel Pita ...

Completo

9 hora 44 minutos

“[A] seminal and scholarly study that reads with all the inherent narrative storytelling flair of an historical novel.” — Midwest Book ReviewThe Vikings and sainthood are not concepts normally found side by side. But Norway’s King Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995-1030) embodied both to an extraordinary degree. As a battle-eager teenager he almost single-handedly pulled down London Bridge (as in the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

“[A] seminal and scholarly study that reads with all the inherent narrative storytelling flair of an historical novel.” — Midwest Book ReviewThe Vikings and sainthood are not concepts normally found side by side. But Norway’s King Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995-1030) embodied both to an extraordinary degree. As a battle-eager teenager he almost single-handedly pulled down London Bridge (as in the
... Leer más
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Republic of Finland, The: The History of Finland as an Independent Nation

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Colin Fluxman ...

Completo

1 horas 28 minutos

Finland is a Nordic country today bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its population of 5.5 million are mainly concentrated towards the southern end of the country, notably in its capital Helsinki. Yet, Finland’s geography played a major part in its twentieth century history, in particular its territory within the Arctic Circle and waters including the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland and Gulf of ... Leer más

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Finland is a Nordic country today bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its population of 5.5 million are mainly concentrated towards the southern end of the country, notably in its capital Helsinki. Yet, Finland’s geography played a major part in its twentieth century history, in particular its territory within the Arctic Circle and waters including the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland and Gulf of
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