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Viking Sagas
- The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context
- Narrated by: Michael Reaves
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: History, Ancient History
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Publisher's Summary
Explore captivating Viking Sagas.
The period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the 11th is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization.
This volume presents a version of Ragnar’s saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture.
The first section of the book provides historical context for Ragnar’s saga through an exploration of daily life in ninth century Scandinavia and of contemporary Viking culture and history.
The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the book, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern listeners.
The third section of the book deals with representations of ancient Norse cultures in modern popular media.
Within this book, you'll find the following the Viking Sagas and topics covered:
- The world of Ragnar Lothbrok
- The saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons
- Representations of Norse myths and history in modern media
- The clash of history and drama in the History Channel television series Vikings
- And much more!
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- Vernia Peasley
- 22-06-2020
The adventures of Ivar
This is a fun audible, though it is a bit tough to separate fact from fantasy since so much of Viking history is tied into their mythology. This biography does a great job in assisting the user to discern what may be true historical events from the legend.
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- Haywood Wall
- 18-06-2020
Good book
The audiobook is a great gift for my friend for whom I obtained it. He is happy and enthusiastic to listen to it.
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- Janet Hubble
- 18-06-2020
Loved it easy to understand.
The Saga is a collection of short, entertaining, and often action-packed little events, and I very much liked listening to it.
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- Isabella Ericsson
- 18-06-2020
Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless,
This audiobook combines a deeper view of Scandinavian society as it concentrates on the heroes of the time or rather the stories about them that had been handed down over periods. Also introduced is the saga of Ragnar Lothbrok.
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- Eloisa Cheslock
- 18-06-2020
foundations of Viking society.
The author's introduction is quite helpful for understanding the complexities of the family connections throughout the stories. Nothing in fiction, cinema, or television today is more difficult than the communications of the professionals in these sagas.
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- Tracee Cruse
- 18-06-2020
Very well translated.
The greatest success for the dredger or skǫrungr of these stories of the Volsungs is for their names and deeds to be recognized for all time. For these myths and legends to live on, easy keys like this are so great. With the help of a dedicated, powerful agent like Matt, I believe they will.
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- Kristle Laver
- 18-06-2020
Great purchase
Big fan of Matt Clayton, I’m sure this audible will provide many evenings of entertainment for me and my family.
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- Hang Howze
- 18-06-2020
Brilliant!
Great Audio book, wonderful author, a must for anyone with a true interest in the Volsungs
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- Lucretia Drummer
- 18-06-2020
interesting and easy
Easily absorbable and an entertaining audible if you're engrossed in Vikings. you can also see the motivation for the show from this book.
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- Angelique Sande
- 18-06-2020
Great book by Matt Clayton
Wonderful audiobook, well worth listening for anyone interested in Norse mythology... A very gripping audible 5 stars!!!
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- Hall jemmy
- 21-06-2020
A wonderful collection of norse myths
This audiobook reveals the stories of the Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, Norse gods and goddesses, giants, demons, dwarfs, etc in a story format. Very easy and makes you need to keep listening and so find further books to learn more about each of the characters.
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- Booth
- 21-06-2020
Pretty awesome
This audiobook is an outstanding introduction to Norse Mythology. It is highly popular and entertaining. It was intended to be available to readers from all backgrounds – and in this, it results.
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- Patrick
- 21-06-2020
How Things Change?
I like historically based books and I also choose the story, this audiobook maintained both. I can't stop listening to it.
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- Chester
- 21-06-2020
Intriguing audiobook.
It could be a bit more cultured, and I would have favored the fictional story to come after the accurate knowledge, but nevertheless a good guide.
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- Seann
- 21-06-2020
A fascinating backstory
If you love historical tales or also watching shows like Vikings, this analysis into the backstory goes for an interesting and immersive audible.
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- Kiann
- 21-06-2020
Youths, learning by doing and sharing
My friend is plagued with the tv show Vikings and all other things compared to Vikings so this was ideal for him. Really great guide for me.
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- Samm
- 21-06-2020
Absolutely great book so much information
The combined reward was the wealth of information at the end of how the story was investigated. I will admit I am a history enthusiast :) so this was such a happy shock to me! If you like historical stories this Audiobook is for you.
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- Archerr
- 21-06-2020
Worth Investing In!
The story itself was simple to follow and passed effortlessly. The information related, while not exaggerated, was enough for me to create all views as clearly as if I were there.
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- Masonn
- 21-06-2020
Good and informative
There has been an excellent opportunity of matter generated in the Vikings.I wasn’t bothered in getting out more about them. But then I learned Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha and Ragnar by Matt Clayton.
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- Aryaan
- 21-06-2020
Worthy
This is a brilliantly investigated and well-researched audiobook including lots of new information about the Vikings. Refreshingly new thoughts and beliefs too. Highly suggested.
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