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Medieval Scandinavia: From Conversion to Reformation, circa 800-1500
Birgit Sawyer
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Paperback. Series: Nordic S. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
The study of Scandinavia has been, and still is, deeply influenced by the interpretation of its earliest history that was developed in the 19th century by political, legal, and literary historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. Scandinavia figured prominently in discussions of early medieval Europe, not only as the homeland of the Vikings, but also as the region in which Germanic society remained uncontaminated by Christianity and other influences longer than anywhere else. In "Medieval Scandinavia", Birgit and Peter Sawyer question assumptions about early Scandinavian history, including the supposed leading role of free and equal peasants and their position in founding churches. ... Read more
The study of Scandinavia has been, and still is, deeply influenced by the interpretation of its earliest history that was developed in the 19th century by political, legal, and literary historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. Scandinavia figured prominently in discussions of early medieval Europe, not only as the homeland of the Vikings, but also as the region in which Germanic society remained uncontaminated by Christianity and other influences longer than anywhere else. In "Medieval Scandinavia", Birgit and Peter Sawyer question assumptions about early Scandinavian history, including the supposed leading role of free and equal peasants and their position in founding churches. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Series
Nordic S.
Condition
New
Weight
394g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Minnesota, United States
ISBN
9780816617395
SKU
V9780816617395
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