Combines the latest research and discoveries with a humorous eye to take us inside the Viking worldSo you want to be a Viking? Vikings are the lords of the northern seas. Fame, glory, and wealth await those who brave storms and enemy spears to plunder far and wide in foreign lands. Who wouldn’t like to come home laden with silver, earning a reputation that will live on long after lesser men have been forgotten? This book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful Viking warrior in the tenth century. How to join a Viking war bandWhat to look for in a good Viking leaderHow to behave at a feastHow to choose the right weapons and armor How to plunder a monastery and ransom a monkHow to navigate at sea 135 illustrations, 29 in color