An illuminating presentation of daily life in Viking-era
Scandinavia Though infamous for their violent marauding, Vikings
were but one part of the complex Scandinavian culture from which
they emerged. This excellent and intimate study goes beyond the
rumours of the fury of the Northmen, into the realities of the
greater Scandinavian community, and is ideal for readers who want
to discover the everyday details of living in this dynamic time and
place. What were Viking families like? How were slaves treated?
Were older people treated well, or regarded with contempt? Exactly
how did they manage to travel as far afield as Baghdad and
Greenland? Author Kirsten Wolf answers all these questions and many
more in this highly readable and informative volume. The work is
organized into chapters covering all aspects of life: domestic,
economic, intellectual, material, political, recreational, and
religious. It includes a historical timeline of Viking history,
complementary pictures, illustrations, and maps, and a
bibliography. reality of Viking life behind the image of violent
marauders Will appeal to both students and general readers, as
Vikings are an ever-popular subject
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series |
Release date: |
November 2004 |
First published: |
December 2004 |
Authors: |
Kirsten Wolf
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
208 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-32269-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-32269-4 |
Barcode: |
9780313322693 |
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