Frans Gunnar Bengtsson wrote The Long Ships, a classic historical novel. This book offers readers an exciting look into the Viking age.
The long ships
The long ships
Synopsis
Röde Orm's adventures begin when he, as a young man, accidentally finds himself on a Viking ship. His journey unfolds in humorous episodes, detailing his time as a galley slave and bodyguard to Caliph Almansur's vizier in Hispania, a Christmas feast with Danish King Harald Bluetooth, and quests for English King Ethelred's silver and Bulgar gold. Set around the year 1000, this classic tale captures the spirit of the Viking age, their raids across Europe, and the diverse cultures they encountered.
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OrmProtagonist
TokeSupporting
AlmansurSupporting
Harald BlåtandSupporting
EthelredSupporting
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The Long ShipsHardcover, June
511 pages
Buccaneer BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808996693425 editions available
