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Embark on an extraordinary journey through time with Dr Cat Jarman's Sunday Times bestseller and The Times History Book of 2021. This captivating work, hailed as 'astonishing and compelling' by Bernard Cornwell, unravels the intricate tapestry of Viking history with the precision of a master storyteller.
Dr Jarman, a bioarchaeologist specialising in forensic techniques, guides readers through a fascinating exploration of Viking culture. Her groundbreaking research, centred on the examination of thousand-year-old teeth and radiocarbon dating, offers fresh insights into the roles of women and children in Viking society. The narrative pivots around a single carnelian bead discovered in a Derbyshire Viking grave, tracing its origins across continents to Gujarat, India.
River Kings challenges our preconceptions of Viking voyages, revealing a far more diverse and interconnected medieval world than previously imagined. Dr Jarman's meticulous investigation uncovers evidence of extensive trade routes stretching from Scandinavia to Baghdad and beyond, suggesting a complex network that potentially included a slave trade along the Silk Road.
This riveting account seamlessly blends cutting-edge scientific methods with gripping historical narrative, offering a major reassessment of the fierce Norse voyagers and the global medieval landscape. Prepare to have your understanding of Viking history transformed in this exquisitely crafted work, likened by The Times to 'a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed'.
Book ISBN: | 9780008353117 |
Book Author: | Cat Jarman |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | William Collins |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-02-09 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 326g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’