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Kirsten Wolf

30 Days in the Viking Age

Will You Survive?

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 19/11/2026

ISBN: 9781789298727

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 272 pages

Illustration: B&W illustrations

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Thrown back in time to the Viking Age, you have 30 days to adapt – or face the consequences.

Part history, part practical guide, 30 Days in the Viking Age, is a lively and fascinating journey through the gritty reality of ancient Nordic life. Over 30 days, you will learn how to survive as an outsider dropped into the Viking world – finding food, shelter, work and allies in a world of warriors, traders and chieftains. Blending expert historical insights with an immersive narrative, expert author and Danish native Professor Kirsten Wolf guides you through the everyday life, dangers and customs of Viking society.

30 Days in the Viking Age is structured around a 30 day format, offering easily digestible chapters and a fast-paced history read that is perfect for those interested in the Vikings, wider history fans and casual readers alike.

This is history with a twist – engaging, informative and full of action.

Sales points:

  • Taps into popular trend: 30 Days in the Viking Age capitalises on the enduring popularity of Viking history - Viking culture continues to fascinate readers, boosted by hit TV shows like Vikings and The Last Kingdom.

  • Fresh and immersive concept: blending narrative history with a survival-guide format gives the book a unique hook, appealing to both casual readers and history fans looking for something different.

  • Highly accessible format: structured around a 30-day journey, 30 Days in the Viking Age, offers short, digestible chapters that are ideal for readers who prefer vivid and fast-paced storytelling over dense academic prose.

  • Written by Viking expert and Danish native Professor Kirsten Wolf, PhD: this book offers genuine historical insight into Viking life, covering food, work, battles, belief systems and daily survival, while maintaining an entertaining, in-the-moment tone. Kirsten is the author of 24 Hours in the Viking World which has sold over 10,000 copies and has been translated into over 10 languages.

About the Author:

Kirsten Wolf

Kirsten Wolf, PhD is a Professor and Torger Thompson Chair at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A native of Denmark, she received her MA and PhD degrees in Scandinavian languages from University College London. She is the author of several books, including Vikings: An Encyclopedia of Conflict, Invasions, and Raids (with Tristan Mueller-Vollmer) (2022) and Viking Age (2013).

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