and is available in both hardback and this paperback edition
often moving descriptions where everyday moments mix with the monumental
he was unafraid of those senior to him whom he considered to be incompetent
Marcus's insights and advice - on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others - have made the MEDITATIONS required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike
this is the history book we need NOW
Gwyn Jones: A History of the Vikings [2001] paperback Condition:Good and is available in bothAn utterly splendid book, quite the most brilliantly written, balanced, and explanative general work on the Vikings ever to appear in English or in any language.' Scandinavian Studies The subject of this book is the Viking realms, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, their civilization and culture, and their many sided achievements at home and abroad. A highly readable narrative follows the development of these Northern peoples the Nordmenn from their origins