Life in the Viking Great Army

Raiders, Traders, and Settlers

Narrated by Mary Sarah
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Pub Date Mar 25 2025 | Archive Date Mar 25 2025

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Description

The Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia in late 865 and over the following fifteen years it fought numerous battles in all four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, made and broke peace treaties, and deposed or killed at least three Anglo-Saxon kings, replacing them with its own appointees. It had a major impact on English society, initiating extensive transformations in Anglo-Saxon society, culture, economy, and political organization. Previous Viking armies had raided only in the summer months, but the Great Army was a constant presence over this period, overwintering at various locations in northern and eastern England. This presence changed the political, economic, and social landscape of England forever, but historical sources say very little about it. Now, new archaeological evidence has revealed the location of two of its camps, and at least fifty other places it visited. This book describes life in the tents and towns that the Viking Great Army inhabited: the treasure, tools, and weapons found in the camps and what they reveal about how the groups that made up the Army lived and the activities that took place, including the processing and trading of loot, the minting of coins, and the manufacture of jewelry. What emerges is evidence of a rich and diverse community whose impact on England can be traced to the present day.

The Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia in late 865 and over the following fifteen years it fought numerous battles in all four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, made and broke peace treaties, and deposed or...


Advance Praise

"A very enjoyable read, suitable for anyone interested in the Viking Age, Life in the Viking Great Army is particularly valuable as it offers both a clear chronology of the movements of the Great Army across England and a detailed examination of the archaeological evidence." —Professor Alexandra Sanmark, University of the Highlands and Islands

"A very enjoyable read, suitable for anyone interested in the Viking Age, Life in the Viking Great Army is particularly valuable as it offers both a clear chronology of the movements of the Great...


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ISBN 9781696617475
PRICE $24.99 (USD)
DURATION 12 Hours, 41 Minutes

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