Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? Find 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 how their brilliant developments in navigation, transportation, government, and language still influence the way we live today.

Includes index.

The Vikings -- The Viking longship -- Sails and keels -- Compasses -- Exploration -- Trade -- Battle-axes -- Shields -- Law and democracy -- Language -- Skiing -- Personal grooming -- Viking sagas.