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Viking Nations. The Development of Medieval North Atlantic Identities

Categorie	Middeleeuwen
Boeknummer	#214772
Titel	Viking Nations. The Development of Medieval North Atlantic Identities
Auteur	Knight, Dayanna
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Pen & Sword, London
Jaar van uitgave	2016
ISBN10	1473833930
ISBN13	9781473833937
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	How was the North Atlantic settled? How did the distinct cultures of medieval Iceland and Greenland come to be? Viking Nations is an interdisciplinary consideration of medieval North Atlantic settlement that focuses on not only site-related identity but also the active choices made to adopt elements of identity. It utilizes comparative analysis of evidence to highlight terrestrial and marine drivers to identity development in relation to the site context. By adopting this approach it is possible to more closely examine not only the settlement of the North Atlantic but also the apparent taming of the Vikings concurrently taking place. This book illustrates the priorities expressed by medieval settling populations in relation to particular contexts. It proposes a method for planning ships'... (Lees verder) cargos which corresponds to identity development amongst the constituent Atlantic archipelagos. This work is written for an educated audience desiring to know more about the medieval North Atlantic beyond Viking stereotypes. Enough detail is included that medieval specialists will also enjoy the book.
Pagina's	271
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 15,00

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