The Genius of: The Vikings: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? What did they develop that we use to this day? \r\n\r\nFind out how the Vikings built their longships and set sail from their homeland, forging a path across the sea on raiding and trading expeditions. Discover their brilliant developments in navigation, transport, government and language that have influenced the way we live today.\r\n\r\nThis book is part of The Genius of series, which looks at the major discoveries, inventions, influences and legacies of key periods of history. Other titles in this series:\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Genius of the Anglo-Saxons\r\nThe Genius of the Romans\r\nThe Genius of the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age\r\nThe Genius of the Ancient Egyptians\r\nThe Genius of the Ancient Greeks\r\nThe Genius of the Benin Kingdom\r\nThe Genius of the Maya