Thraldom: A History of Slavery in the Viking Age.

"Thraldom: A History of Slavery in the Viking Age" is an academic book that explores the history of slavery in the Viking Age. The book begins with a dramatic account of a documented slave raid in Iceland by corsairs from North Africa, highlighting that slave raids were not limited to Scandinavia. The book covers various aspects of slavery, including its definition, the origins of slaves in Scandinavia, and the evidence for Scandinavian slavery. It also discusses theories on the introduction of slavery to Scandinavia and the role of Scandinavians in the slave trade. The book concludes by examining the primarily Danish trelleborg sites and their connection to slavery. The author emphasizes the complexity and nuances of thraldom, dispelling misconceptions and highlighting the differences between Scandinavian slavery and other forms of slavery. The book is a revised and extended version of a Swedish publication and provides a comprehensive and accessible resource on the topic. [Extracted from the article]