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The Northwomen
The Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World | Heather Pringle
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Until Scandinavia converted to Christianity and came under the rule of powerful kings, the Vikings were a dominant force in the medieval world. Outfitted with wind-powered sailing ships, they left their mark, spreading terror across (…more)
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DyAnne
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Overnight stay in Portland means a stop at Powell‘s! Two books that were on my TBR list and a new discovery. Plus a puzzle. Spending that Christmas money!

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This was good. Interesting. I‘ve really not read much about Vikings. This did include some broader Viking history, but with a focus on the women and the archaeological evidence that has been found to refute the assumptions that it was men only who were the warriors, merchants, and travellers. I did find this mostly interesting, but I did also lose focus at times. Being nonfiction, it did take a bit longer to read.

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