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'The book remains a historical study of the first order. It is required reading for our seminar on medieval seafaring at Texas A & M University and is essential reading for anyone interested in the subject.'

-F. H. Van Doorninck, The American Neptune In this second edition, some sections of the book have been revised and updated to include information gained from excavations and sea trials with sailing replicas of early ships. The new evidence supports the author's argument that early Germanic shipbuilding and seafaring skills were far more advanced than previously thought. It also supports the view that Viking ships and seaborne activities were not as revolutionary as is commonly believed.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #1906292 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.11 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages