Inspired by the Viking raids? Now you can be part of it.

Do you want to stand out from the ordinary Norsemen and achieve wealth and honor? Are you convinced that you have what it takes to be a successful Viking warrior? In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to pass the muster and participate in the wild Viking life.

John Haywood is an expert in medieval history and has published numerous books about the Vikings. In this extraordinary career guide, he takes you on a time travel journey to the 10th century. Are you a wild warrior or should you stay at home?

• A history lesson with a wink: The Viking Age brought to life
• The path to becoming a Viking warrior: How to make it into your chieftain's hirð
• With the weapons of the Vikings: Insights into Norse mythology and its rituals
• Raucous Viking feasts and long winter evenings: When the weapons rest
• Witty and informative: A great gift for history enthusiasts

Viking life in the Middle Ages: A history book doesn't have to be dry!

This guide contains everything you need for a successful career as a Viking: you will learn how important insults and boasts are, how to best abduct monks and plunder monasteries, and what awaits you on the high seas.

Even though the journey on a Viking ship is hard and arduous: with this book full of concentrated expertise about the warlike Norsemen and their history in 10th-century Europe, your leap to a successful Viking career is guaranteed!.