Trees in Anglo-Saxon England
- 206pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
Studi Anglo-Sassoni Serie
Questa serie si addentra nel cuore dell'Inghilterra anglosassone, esplorando il periodo dalla fine della Britannia romana alla conquista normanna. Presenta la migliore ricerca accademica e importanti rivalutazioni di argomenti centrali, attingendo da archeologia, storia, storia dell'arte, lingua e letteratura. La collezione incoraggia studi comparativi con popolazioni e periodi adiacenti, accogliendo approcci interdisciplinari.
Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
- 280pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
The origins of England's regional cultures are here shown to be strongly influenced by the natural environment and geographical features.
Elves and elf-belief during the Anglo-Saxon period are reassessed in this lively and provocative study.
Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
Time and Topography
- 280pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
The book explores how England's diverse regional cultures have been shaped by the natural environment and geographical characteristics. It delves into the interplay between landscape and cultural identity, highlighting how physical surroundings have influenced traditions, practices, and community development across different regions. Through this examination, it reveals the deep connections between place and culture in England's history.
Winner of the Best First Monograph from the International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England (ISSEME) 2021. An examination of the Old English medical collections, arguing that these texts are products of a learned intellectual culture.