The Northwomen by Heather Pringle-336 pages
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Many books have been published about the Vikings, but few have focused on the women. This is a good look at the various roles Northwomen played in Viking society. At least a few bucked the norms and were warriors, voyagers, and traders. Archaeological evidence has been discovered of a potentially prominent Viking warrior woman buried in Birka. It was originally assumed to be a male, but more thorough research revealed it to be a female. I found this book to be very informative and enjoyed reading it.
