--- product_id: 11348513 title: "The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings" price: "฿1794" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11348513-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings **Price:** ฿1794 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - **How much does it cost?** ฿1794 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11348513-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. But there is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law - the term itself comes from an Old Norse word - and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America. In The Sea Wolves , Lars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures. Among others, Leif the Lucky who discovered a new world, Ragnar Lodbrok the scourge of France, Eric Bloodaxe who ruled in York, and the crafty Harald Hardrada illuminate the saga of the Viking age - a time which “has passed away, and grown dark under the cover of night”. Review: An excellent survey of the rise of the Viking warrior age. Read this. - Well outlined, well written, fast moving account of one of the most amazing few centuries of Northern Europe that came upon the Middle Ages suddenly and without warning. This people group changed the world as we know it. Lars includes sufficient anecdotal evidence to show how these warriors were the barbaric version of the Navy Seals of their day in terms of technology, adaptability, small and large group war fighting tactics, and physical size and prowess. No Geneva Convention within these pages. Brace yourself. He traces them from raiders to conquerors to explorers to traders over time and around the Arctic Circle. Most history gives just a little mention of these Arctic pillagers, perhaps due to their illiteracy. For example, Philip Schaff's 8 volume epic History of the Christian Church gives these Scandinavians a scant 20 or so pages, but does allude to the uncountable number of martyrs that gave their lives to convert these unfettered warriors. Some of the individual stories of their 'conversions' in Sea Wolves are memorable and tinged with ironic twists humor. Well written. Review: Rules of Grammar & Punctuation not Optional - An extremely informative, very readable, and wide-ranging work. While the author does provide a short bibliography, it is unfortunate that he chose not to include an index for a cast of, seemingly, hundreds. The enjoyment in reading this work, however, is sometimes interrupted by mistakes in grammar and semantics, which could have been easily detected by careful proofreading: “…the sobriquet by which his [he’s] most well known….” “The Anglican king Aella of Northumbria, who’s [whose] lands had been a favorite target….” “Captured enemies were routinely blinded, maimed, tortured, or hung [sic].” The author should know that unlike pictures that are hung, persons are hanged—a mistake he makes repeatedly. Comprehension would have been aided by the use of hyphens, e.g. five year reign, coin based, gold encrusted. Errors in apostrophes are bothersome, e.g. “The Saxon’s… now moved in….” “The Viking’s mobility had been the key to their success….” “The closest the Byzantine’s got to explaining it was….” Grammar mistakes are numerous: “If neither of those two options were [sic] available….” “…weapons which he forbid [sic] any Norseman to sell….” “… six women who [sic] the men refused to kill….” “… a nephew who [sic] he had expelled for treason.” The author is inconsistent in his use of who and whom, on at least one occasion (though not here) correctly choosing whom. The above are examples of carelessness or ignorance (hung vs. hanged). A more serious mistake is that of the dangling participle, which here makes one wonder just who was doing what to whom: “On the return trip to Kiev, while attempting to negotiate one of the dangerous rapids along the Dnieper, a group of barbarians ambushed Sviatoslav.” The barbarians must have had their hands full, negotiating rapids and ambushing Sviatoslav at the same time. Or is this indeed what the author meant to convey? Context says “no”, while form indicates “yes”. The author’s mistakes momentarily distract one’s attention, and they do detract somewhat from the overall impression of this otherwise scholarly work. Consequently and regrettably it deserves a rating of no higher than a 4. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #51,367 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Scandinavian History #40 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,441 Reviews | ## Images ![The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ms4P8fb0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent survey of the rise of the Viking warrior age. Read this. *by S***E on December 14, 2017* Well outlined, well written, fast moving account of one of the most amazing few centuries of Northern Europe that came upon the Middle Ages suddenly and without warning. This people group changed the world as we know it. Lars includes sufficient anecdotal evidence to show how these warriors were the barbaric version of the Navy Seals of their day in terms of technology, adaptability, small and large group war fighting tactics, and physical size and prowess. No Geneva Convention within these pages. Brace yourself. He traces them from raiders to conquerors to explorers to traders over time and around the Arctic Circle. Most history gives just a little mention of these Arctic pillagers, perhaps due to their illiteracy. For example, Philip Schaff's 8 volume epic History of the Christian Church gives these Scandinavians a scant 20 or so pages, but does allude to the uncountable number of martyrs that gave their lives to convert these unfettered warriors. Some of the individual stories of their 'conversions' in Sea Wolves are memorable and tinged with ironic twists humor. Well written. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rules of Grammar & Punctuation not Optional *by A***H on October 18, 2015* An extremely informative, very readable, and wide-ranging work. While the author does provide a short bibliography, it is unfortunate that he chose not to include an index for a cast of, seemingly, hundreds. The enjoyment in reading this work, however, is sometimes interrupted by mistakes in grammar and semantics, which could have been easily detected by careful proofreading: “…the sobriquet by which his [he’s] most well known….” “The Anglican king Aella of Northumbria, who’s [whose] lands had been a favorite target….” “Captured enemies were routinely blinded, maimed, tortured, or hung [sic].” The author should know that unlike pictures that are hung, persons are hanged—a mistake he makes repeatedly. Comprehension would have been aided by the use of hyphens, e.g. five year reign, coin based, gold encrusted. Errors in apostrophes are bothersome, e.g. “The Saxon’s… now moved in….” “The Viking’s mobility had been the key to their success….” “The closest the Byzantine’s got to explaining it was….” Grammar mistakes are numerous: “If neither of those two options were [sic] available….” “…weapons which he forbid [sic] any Norseman to sell….” “… six women who [sic] the men refused to kill….” “… a nephew who [sic] he had expelled for treason.” The author is inconsistent in his use of who and whom, on at least one occasion (though not here) correctly choosing whom. The above are examples of carelessness or ignorance (hung vs. hanged). A more serious mistake is that of the dangling participle, which here makes one wonder just who was doing what to whom: “On the return trip to Kiev, while attempting to negotiate one of the dangerous rapids along the Dnieper, a group of barbarians ambushed Sviatoslav.” The barbarians must have had their hands full, negotiating rapids and ambushing Sviatoslav at the same time. Or is this indeed what the author meant to convey? Context says “no”, while form indicates “yes”. The author’s mistakes momentarily distract one’s attention, and they do detract somewhat from the overall impression of this otherwise scholarly work. Consequently and regrettably it deserves a rating of no higher than a 4. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want to read about the Vikings, look no further. *by B***O on September 20, 2016* Great book! I read a lot of history, and Lars Brownworth is one of my favorite authors. This book is a good overview of Viking history. It goes just in-depth enough to satisfy without bogging in details. Mr. Brownworth is especially adept dealing with Western invasions (British Isles)- this was clearly his interest. Also had excellent overview on the Varangian Guard, the Viking shock troops of Byzantine emperors, no doubt piggyback knowledge from his excellent treatise on the Byzantine Empire. Brownworth is technical enough to give solid, reliable history, but leisurely enough that is engaging and accessible. He strikes a near perfect balance. It also has excellent maps and a glossary of people and places. I have read many books on Vikings for both research and leisure, and this is the best I've come across. It's weaknesses- very poor editing. It is riddled with typos, for which I blame the publisher. It also sorely needs a timeline to go along with the maps and glossaries. If a republish is ever made, Crux Publishing needs to strongly push for this. The cover art is kitsch, but oh well. Brownworth also glosses over the Swedish Vikings, and doesn't mention the Estonian groups. Normans are also absent, though he did write an entire book on that sub-group. Excellent book, a must read. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings - The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11348513-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11348513-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-06-12*