Frans G. Bengston's historical novel The Vikings covers approximately the years 980 to 1010 AD. This is a thrilling tale of the incredible adventures of a fearless band of Vikings, told with the authenticity of an eyewitness. This is the story of Red Orm - a young, warlike clan leader, a daring pirate, a man of the highest valor and honor, who won the hand of the king's daughter. This story brings to life the memorable battles of warriors who lived and loved with great selflessness, participated in grandiose drunken feasts and won glory and priceless booty with the help of their ships, spears, intelligence and strength. The book includes the novel Vikings (Long Boats) by Frans G. Bengston ) and chapters from the book by A.V. Snisarenko Knights of Fortune. Chronicles of European seas. Rice. Yu. Stanishevsky