Jon Vidar Sigurdsson

Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings

Übersetzer: Kveiland, Thea

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"For the reader taking their first steps into the fascinating history of the Vikings in Scandinavia, this book focuses on Viking activities within Scandinavia--not on their exploits abroad--and on some key aspects in Scandinavia's formation during the Viking Age: politics, social networks, conspicuous consumption, warrior mentality, social stratification, women's roles, religion, farms, and power centers"--

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cornell University Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 155mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 420g
• ISBN-13: 9781501760471
• ISBN-10: 1501760475
• Artikelnr.: 61329866

Autorenporträt

Jon Vidar Sigurdsson. translated by Thea Kveiland

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Characteristics of the Viking Age in Scandinavia
1. The Powerful Danish Kings
2. Kings and Chieftains in the Shadow of the Danish Kings
3. Networks of Power
4. Peace and Conflict Resolution
5. Honor and Posthumous Reputation
6. Class and Gender in Viking Society
7. Religion and Power
8. Livelihoods
Conclusion: The Viking Age Dynamic