New York: Dover Publications, 1988 -50 pgs. Dover Pictorial Archive Series. One of the most colorful periods in history was the Viking age (roughly 800-1100 A.D.), when the Scandinavian peoples entered the international scene in an unparalleled burst of activity-often violent. The information in the book makes use of the most recent generally shared opinions of recognized authorities in the field. Sections are devoted to Viking successes as raiders and traders, and to everyday life and their arts and crafts: weaponry, metalwork, carving on wood and stone, religion, runes, literature, and other aspects of this fascinating era.