The book by the outstanding Swedish archaeologist Holger Arbman is dedicated to the most significant aspects of the history of the Viking Age. Its content can be called classic - it examines both the daily life of the Scandinavians at home and their activities in all three major directions of campaigns: in Western Europe, in Rus' and in the North Atlantic. Of particular importance is the review of the main stages in the development of Scandinavian decorative and applied art that concludes the book. The author successfully combines an accessible style of presentation and strict documentation of the material involved. The book is equally intended for both history buffs and professionals, since it has long become a classic of world Scandinavian studies.