The Viking-Age Rune-Stones

Custom and Commemoration in Early Medieval Scandinavia

Autori

• Birgit Sawyer

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• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on late Viking runic inscription stones in Scandinavia, this study analyzes 2300 inscriptions that reveal significant insights into various historical aspects. It explores the conversion to Christianity, the rise of royal authority, and, crucially, the inheritance customs of the era. This comprehensive examination offers a deeper understanding of the cultural and societal shifts during this transformative period in Scandinavian history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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