{"product_id":"historical-replica-constructions-in-wood-and-metal-vikings-volume-1-paperback","title":"Historical Replica Constructions In Wood And Metal: Vikings: Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShannon Joyce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen (Sven) Wyley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vikings originated in Scandinavia in countries now known as Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The Viking period covered from about the sack of Lindisfarne 793 CE to The Battle of Hastings 1066 CE. Viking were noted for being farmers, raiders, traders, slavers, mercenaries and explorers, using their advanced sailing, navigational skills and longships for exploring river systems and across the seas as part of military, mercantile and territorial expansion and settlement, and even for some serving in the Byzantine Emperor's bodyguard called the Varangian Guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe geographical extent of the Viking travels included to the East - The Baltic, Kiev, Novgorod, Constantinople, along the river routes; and to the West - England, Ireland, Scotland, and various islands, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland (Canada).\u003cbr\u003eOur knowledge of the Vikings is hampered because of the lack of recorded history, what we have got are rune stones, the writings of their enemies, the writings of the decedents in the 12th to the 14th century in the Sagas, linguistic and etymological studies, and the study of the artefacts from the Vikings themselves. Archaeological finds are being revisited and there are still more being made and all adding to our knowledge.\u003cbr\u003eThe Viking artifacts provide an excellent opportunity to learn how their furniture, equipment and accoutrements were made, used, and function, as well as a starting point for learning about other cultures and times in history.\u003cbr\u003eThis volume contains a collection of knowledge amassed over 30+ years of trial and error in the pursuit of a better historical presentation. It sets out the why's and wherefores, and highlights the traps and pitfalls for the unwary, so that you the reader can start or continue on the journey to a more accurate presentation for the purpose of living history, re-enactment, a display in a museum or just an interest of history.\u003cbr\u003eThis volume covers some of the basic information (from safety to the form and function of furniture, and chest fittings) and eight basic Viking projects: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Coppergate wooden mallet;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lund stool;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oseberg chest (no. 178);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oseberg bed (no. 2);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sala Hytta table;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Trondheim toy horse;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gokstad candle holders;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Birka bag hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA definition of \"Living History\" is the pursuit by the current generation to understand those of the past by attempting to portray and carry out activities of the past without experiencing adverse outcomes. Those activities may involve the wearing of clothing (in some cases wearing armour as well) and the use of tools, equipment and weapons, which helps the participants to understand the past better and will hopefully prevent them from repeating the mistakes of the past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamples of historical sources range from: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtant remains (e.g. Oseberg and Gokstad ship burials);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStray finds (e.g. Hedeby chest);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated manuscripts (e.g. Cantigas de Santa Mari a);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWills, household accounts and other documents of the period;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten eye witness accounts or chronicles of the period;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestries (e.g. \u003ci\u003eBayeux Tapestry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e).\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSome of the finds are not complete such as the chests from the Birka cemetery (Grave number 639) [1], where only the metal fittings remain, from them you can work out the size and shape of the chest based on their position in the excavation. Often interpretation of the archaeology reports, drawings and photos is required and this will be covered later.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784844968224,"sku":"9780645204216","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/912680d1e8af2a4e73a94f786eeae6b0.webp?v=1780608759","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/historical-replica-constructions-in-wood-and-metal-vikings-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}