Vikings at War

“It's a magnificent piece of work…Although this is pitched as a book about the ‘Vikings at War’ it's much more than that and provides a very excellent introduction to the Viking age as a whole…In short it’s a book I'd recommend to anyone with an interest in the Viking period and I’m sure I shall be using it on set for Vikings.” ~Justin Pollard, Historical Consultant for the Amazon television series Vikings

"Superb account of a race we're all familiar with...This is comprehensive, beautiful and readable, and brings to life the people we know as the Vikings." ~Books Monthly

“Well illustrated with excellent maps, drawings and photos, it deserves a place on the bookshelf of any Viking enthusiast.” ~Current World Archaeology

"This book is easily the best book on Viking history I have ever read... It purports to be a book about Viking at war, but it is really so much more than that... It is a history of not only the Vikings in northern Europe, but of everywhere the Vikings went, and it also goes deeply into the actual facts of Viking warfare." ~A Wargamers Needful Things

“In Vikings at War, the Viking age in all its gory glory is brought to life in a beautifully illustrated 400 page book.” ~Medieval Warfare Magazine

"The two authors demonstrate extensive knowledge of their subject matter and introduce it to their audience in a fashion which makes it readable and digestible particularly for the non-experts." ~Mediaevistik

“This book is special because it's comprehensive and reconstructs Viking routes, invasions and campaigns across Europe and beyond, a thoroughly informative and enjoyable book for anyone who wishes to learn more about this era. Warfare Magazine highly recommend it!” ~Warfare Magazine

“This volume would be a worthwhile addition to a Viking-themed library for the illustrations alone; archaeologists will additionally benefit from the syntheses of historical sources and sagas this text provides.” ~Medieval Archaeology

5 stars “Hjardar and Vike present this comprehensive examination in six chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of a warrior’s life… A host of color photographs, diagrams, maps and battle movements, and artwork beautifully illustrate this 400-page coffee-table-sized book… nuanced insights and delightful historical tidbits make this volume not only a worthy addition to any collection specializing in Scandinavian history, but also a stellar resource for history buffs and authors seeking background for their novels.” ~Cindy Vallar, Pirates and Privateers

“The best synthesis of Viking warfare ever produced: clear, “The best synthesis of Viking warfare ever produced: clear, authoritative, occasionally controversial and superbly illustrated.” ~Neil price, professor of archaeology, university of uppsala

“Vikinger i Krig throws a critical light on all the stories we have been told about the Vikings and the Viking Age. Solid references and research give the reader a much more balanced picture of this violent period of Norwegian history … The book is a well of enlightening and entertaining information.” ~tommy leonhardsen,TRØNDERAVISA