Why read The Complete Sagas of Icelanders?

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Icelandic

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1 author picked The Complete Sagas of Icelanders as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

William R. Short and Reynir A. Óskarson

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It is not only the physical source material that must be part of any research equation; we must also put all source material into the equation including, for example, the literary source material. The Sagas of Icelanders contain the most extensive literary source on the Viking age. The sagas inform us of how weapons were used, what combat tactics were used, the mindset of the Viking warrior, and much more.

From William's list on to make your inner viking geek battle ready.