Enthralling, well-documented, and vivid account by a leading authority on the subject chronicles the activities of those bold sea raiders of the North who terrorized Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries. Abundantly illustrated, the volume will be invaluable to scholars and students of Nordic history. 12 plates and 40 black-and-white illustrations. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1930.
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The Supreme Court and the Constitution by Charles A. Beard A thorough analysis of the early history and development of judicial review, this book by a preeminent scholar ranks among the most cited and highly regarded texts on law and government.
Ancient Egypt: Its Culture and History by J. E. Manchip White Fascinating account of Egypt, predynastic civilization through Ptolemies: social and political structure, daily life, international relations, religion and cult of the dead, arts and crafts, science and medicine, sacred writing. 48 plates.
Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights by Edward William Lane Intriguing account of Islamic society as it existed during the Middle Ages describes the importance of religion, literature, festivals, education, slavery, role of women in society, and rituals observed for the dead.
Life in Ancient Egypt by Adolf Erman The most thoroughly detailed account — including material not found in more recent books — of domestic life, religion, magic, medicine, commerce, and more in ancient Egypt. Illustrations include tomb paintings, carvings, more.
The Communistic Societies of the United States by Charles Nordhoff Virtually every "utopia" in existence as of 1875 is described, with material on customs, philosophy, food, clothing, attitudes toward sex and more. Primary source for communes, basic work in field. 39 illustrations.
