Heirs of the Vikings - History and Identity in Normandy and England, c.950-c.1015 (Paperback)

Examination of text concerning the vikings reveals much about their origin myth and legend. Viking settlers and their descendants inhabited both England and Normandy in the tenth century, but narratives discussing their origins diverged significantly. This comparative study explores the depictions of Scandinavia and theevents of the Viking Age in genealogies, origin myths, hagiographies, and charters from the two regions. Analysis of this literary evidence reveals the strategic use of Scandinavian identity by Norman and Anglo-Saxon elites. Countering interpretations which see claims of Viking identity as expressions of contact with Scandinavia, the comparison demonstrates the local, political significance of these claims. In doing so, the book reveals the earliest origins of familiar legends which at once demonize and romanticize the Vikings - and which have their roots in both Anglo-Saxon and Norman traditions.

General

Imprint:	York Medieval Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2021
First published:	2018
Authors:	Katherine Cross
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-1-903153-97-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-903153-97-2
Barcode:	9781903153970

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