Images (p. 1103)

Image by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Byzantine Hyperpyron of Alexios I

A gold hyperpyron coin of Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081-1118 CE). The coin was introduced in 1092 CE and shows Christ on the obverse and Alexios on the reverse. (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com)

Image by Cplakidas

Alexios I Komnenos

A manuscript illustration depicting Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081 - 1118 CE).

Image by John Rickne, Community Manager, Paradox Interactive

Viking Attack

Screenshot from a video game called War of the Vikings showing fighting Vikings, with some of their ships visible, too.

Image by James Ward (1851 - 1924)

Clonmacnoise Crosier

Sketched reproduction of the 12th-century CE Clonmacnoise Crosier, from Ireland's Clonmacnoise monastery. The metalwork shows a clear Viking influence (even though the Irish Viking Age was already over by this time) in adopting elements of...

Image by Unknown

Brian Boru

Artist's depiction of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland (r. 1002-1014 CE), who routed the Dublin Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 CE but perished in this battle himself.

Image by Threewolves

Map of Ireland c. 950 CE

Map of Ireland around 950 CE, showing both the local Irish kingdoms and the Viking territories. Map credited to www.irelandhistory.com

Image by James Ward (1851-1924)

The Vikings in Dublin.

Artist's depiction of the landing of a Viking fleet at Dublin in 841. They are known to have built a naval fort (longphort) there at least by 841 and overwintered there for the first time in 841-842.

Image by Warrenfish

St. Kevin's Church, Glendalough

St. Kevin's Church found at the monastic site of Glendalough, Ireland. It dates from the 12th century CE, although the site itself is older and was founded in the 6th century CE. During the Irish Viking Age this site was frequently raided...