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River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads,Used
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Follow an epic story of the Viking Age that traces the historical trail of an ancient piece of jewelry found in a Viking grave in England to its origins thousands of miles east in India.An acclaimed bioarchaeologist, Catrine Jarman has used cuttingedge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood dietand thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a deathdate down to the range of a few years. And her research offers enlightening new visions of the roles of women and children in Viking culture.Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into her temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighthcentury Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings?route was far more varied than we might thinkthat with them came people from the Middle East, not just Scandinavia, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain.Told as a riveting history of the Vikings and the methods we use to understand them, this is a major reassessment of the fierce, oftenmythologized voyagers of the Northand of the global medieval world as we know it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'River Kings' by Cat Jarman? A: The book focuses on the Viking Age, tracing the journey of an ancient piece of jewelry from a Viking grave in England to its origins in India, and exploring the cultural exchanges between the Vikings and other civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'River Kings'? A: The author is Catrine Jarman, a bioarchaeologist known for her research on Viking history and her application of forensic techniques.
- Q: What techniques does Cat Jarman use in her research? A: Jarman employs cutting-edge forensic techniques such as examining ancient teeth to determine childhood diets and using radiocarbon dating to ascertain death dates within a few years.
- Q: How many pages does 'River Kings' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'River Kings'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'River Kings' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2022.
- Q: What edition of 'River Kings' is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'River Kings'.
- Q: What condition is the item in? A: The item is listed as 'Acceptable' condition.
- Q: What insights does 'River Kings' provide about Viking culture? A: The book offers new perspectives on the roles of women and children in Viking culture and discusses the Vikings' extensive trade routes and cultural exchanges.
- Q: Is 'River Kings' suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, 'River Kings' is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those fascinated by the Viking Age and cultural interactions during medieval times.