Can anyone recommend some good books as a starting point for

>>2329757
start with the greeks

>>2329775
Lot plz go

>>2329757
you could check out the book"Heimskringla" by Snorre Sturlason if you want to learn about Norwegian history from someone living in the early 13th century. It's a pretty dull read though

>>2329757
Norwegian here. What periods, countries etc. are you interested in?

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The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion by Daniel McCoy
I have read it and it is pretty interesting.

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>>2330466
would be cool to know what was going on before they went west.

>>2331680
before they went west where?