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Produktdetails
  • Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
  • Seitenzahl: 70
  • Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
  • Englisch
  • Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
  • Gewicht: 109g
  • ISBN-13: 9781018973203
  • ISBN-10: 1018973206
  • Artikelnr.: 66974276

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  • Libri GmbH
  • Europaallee 1
  • 36244 Bad Hersfeld
  • gpsr@libri.de
Autorenporträt
James Farrer was a 19th-century antiquary whose scholarly pursuits were deeply anchored in the exploration of Northern European history and archaeology. Notably, his work 'Notice of Runic Inscriptions Discovered during Recent Excavations in the Orkneys' stands as a seminal contribution to the study of runic inscriptions and the broader cultural landscapes of the Orkney Islands. Though Farrer's personal biography is somewhat obscure, his literary output situates him among the distinguished Victorian scholars who were profoundly intrigued by the Norse influences in British Isles. His meticulous examinations and decipherings of runic characters carved into stone reveal a passion and tenacity for uncovering the vestiges of the past. Farrer's methodical and careful analysis of the inscriptions indicates his adherence to the philological and epigraphical standards of his time, and his work has undoubtedly provided a solid foundation for subsequent scholars in the field of Viking studies. Intriguingly, his studies resonated with the Victorian fascination with origins and the newfound appreciation for archaeological evidence as a means of substantiating historical narratives. James Farrer's contributions are thus recognized as critical pieces in the constantly evolving mosaic of our understanding of the Norse cultural and historical influence in the Orkneys and beyond.