The Penguin historical atlas of the Vikings

Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of 9th-Century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of monks, peasants and rulers alike.

But the Vikings were more than just marine terrorists and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries.

It follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled as far and wide as Russia, Constantinople and North America.