Ships and Men in the Late Viking Age

The Vocabulary of Runic Inscriptions and Skaldic Verse

Autori

• Judith Jesch

Parametri

• 344 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Focusing on the vocabulary associated with Viking ships and their crews, this book offers a critical analysis of maritime terminology and practices from around 950 to 1100. It examines runic and skaldic evidence, contextualizing the language within the broader scope of Viking naval activities, including fleet organization and sea battles. Through this exploration, the text sheds light on the cultural and historical significance of the Viking seafaring tradition.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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