Book cover for Norse Fighting Heroes: Kings, Conquerors and Shieldmaidens by Jamie Ryder

Norse Fighting Heroes

Kings, Conquerors and Shieldmaidens

2024 Released
224 Pages
4-5 Hours
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Pen & Sword HistoryISBN 9781399038928

Investigates the complex lives of famous Vikings, examining their spirituality, ambitions, and legendary adventures beyond mere conquest. Vikings. One of history's most recognizable archetypes. These hardy warriors enjoyed fighting and conquering, but there was much more to the culture than physical might. A deep sense of spirituality and purpose permeated the Norse societies that dreamed beyond their borders. And Norse history is a tapestry of adventurers, kings, wayfarers, queens and conquerors who etched their names into legend. Norse Fighting Heroes tells the stories of some of the most (in)famous Vikings in history. From the wanderlust of Bjorn Ironside to the boundless ambition of Harald Hardrada, the lives of these people were anything but black and white. Get to the heart of their wants, loves, fears, reasons for living and dying.

Jamie Ryder

Jamie Ryder is the founder of Yamato Magazine, a publication that celebrates Japanese culture on a worldwide scale. As part of his interest in Japanese culture, Ryder is a qualified sake educator, championing the Japanese drink scene in the UK.

He's also a horror and fantasy fiction author who published his first short story collection Transmutations in 2022. In addition to his fiction work, Ryder is a copywriter who helps mental health, food and drink and self-development organisations share their stories through multiple content formats. Outside of writing, Ryder has an interest in exploring the connections between philosophy and mental health.

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