--- product_id: 51467973 title: "The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings" price: "¥6543" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51467973-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings **Price:** ¥6543 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - **How much does it cost?** ¥6543 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51467973-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. But there is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law - the term itself comes from an Old Norse word - and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America. In The Sea Wolves , Lars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures. Among others, Leif the Lucky who discovered a new world, Ragnar Lodbrok the scourge of France, Eric Bloodaxe who ruled in York, and the crafty Harald Hardrada illuminate the saga of the Viking age - a time which “has passed away, and grown dark under the cover of night”. Review: Recommended!! Excellent well researched romp through Viking history all over the globe - I found this the best of the recent books I’ve read on the Vikings. A really great read, well written and over sadly quickly once I started, as I couldn’t put it down. Really well researched with no overly speculative conclusions drawn, with a good narrative assessing Viking history all over the globe including showing the Vikings in some rather surprising and unexpected places and roles, such as the Varangian Guards (an elite unit in the Byzantine army). Highly recommend this, it’s the best of a good bunch I’ve read recently and if you want a great overarching book as an introduction to the Vikings this is the one to pick! Review: An interesting & informative read - First time I have read a book outlining the history of the Vikings & their exploration in a very comprehensive and amply readable manner. Enjoyed the book. One to keep. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 100,317 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 108 in History of Discovery & Exploration | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,400 Reviews | ## Images ![The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ms4P8fb0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended!! Excellent well researched romp through Viking history all over the globe *by H***H on 28 May 2022* I found this the best of the recent books I’ve read on the Vikings. A really great read, well written and over sadly quickly once I started, as I couldn’t put it down. Really well researched with no overly speculative conclusions drawn, with a good narrative assessing Viking history all over the globe including showing the Vikings in some rather surprising and unexpected places and roles, such as the Varangian Guards (an elite unit in the Byzantine army). Highly recommend this, it’s the best of a good bunch I’ve read recently and if you want a great overarching book as an introduction to the Vikings this is the one to pick! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting & informative read *by B***N on 3 June 2025* First time I have read a book outlining the history of the Vikings & their exploration in a very comprehensive and amply readable manner. Enjoyed the book. One to keep. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starting point for learning about the Vikings *by S***Y on 13 February 2021* As a history nut I find reading a concise book about a subject great as a jumping off point for deeper reading. This is the perfect book for that. A short, sharp, pacy volume that reads like fiction. The stereotype of Vikings as crazy, violent raiders clearly has some basis in truth but their story is much more than that. From America to Baghdad, from Iceland to North Africa, they battled, looted, traded and settled ferociously for 200 or so years. The basis of so much of modern Europe has roots with the Vikings. The chapters are nice and short which as ever with me meant I sat down to read one and ended up binging about 5. Why bother reading historical fiction when the real stuff is such a page turner! I'll certainly be delving deeper into the Vikings after this. Also some of the names in here are incredible - Charles the Fat, Ivar the Boneless, Thorgils the Devil, Erik Bloodaxe, I could go on. If you're looking for a compact history of the vikings this is THE BOOK. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings - Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings - The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51467973-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51467973-the-sea-wolves-a-history-of-the-vikings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*