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10 Best viking books of 2026
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W. W. Norton & CompanyEmbers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age
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Independently publishedNorse Mythology: The Complete Guide (2 Books in 1): Discover Origins, Traditions, Myths and All the Values of Norse Paganism. Including Gods, Ragnarok Secrets and Vikings Battles
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Basic BooksChildren of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings
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W. W. Norton & CompanyNorse Mythology
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Pushkin PressThe Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire
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Independently publishedViking Blood and Blade (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga)
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Valhalla Voices PublishingNorse Mythology [All-in-1]: The Epic Saga of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Creatures in Ancient Northern Legends. Discover the Tales of Origin, Beliefs, & Myths in Nordic Folklore
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Osprey PublishingThe Last Viking: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada (Reeds Marine Deck)
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Brownworth LarsThe Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings
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PenguinThe Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings (Hist Atlas)
