Barbarians!

The term 'barbarian' was originally used by the ancient Romans to label individuals who were coarse, rude, or foreign. Over time, the word has also come to symbolize bloodthirsty cruelty. This book explores whether groups like the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols were truly as barbaric as history suggests. Through vibrant and detailed illustrations, author Steven Kroll and illustrator Robert Byrd delve into the lives, religious practices, and celebrations of these nomadic warriors. They show how these groups' movements across Europe and Asia through trade and conquest ultimately had a profound and lasting impact on the world.