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Scandinavia in the age of Vikings [electronic resource] / Jón Viðar Sigurðsson ; translated by Thea Kveiland

Author
Jón Viðar Sigurðsson, 1958-
Uniform Title
Skandinavia i vikingtiden. English
Published
Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2021.
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1 online resource
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Contents
Introduction : Characteristics of the Viking Age in Scandinavia -- The Powerful Danish Kings -- Kings and Chieftains in the Shadow of the Danish Kings -- Networks of Power : Friendship and Kinship -- Peace and Conflict Resolution -- Honor and Posthumous Reputation -- Class and Gender in Viking Society -- Religion and Power -- Livelihoods : Farming, Pillaging, and Trade -- Conclusion : The Viking Age Dynamic -- Rulers in Scandinavia during the Viking Age.
Summary
"For the reader taking their first steps into the fascinating history of the Vikings in Scandinavia, this book focuses on Viking activities within Scandinavia--not on their exploits abroad--and on some key aspects in Scandinavia's formation during the Viking Age: politics, social networks, conspicuous consumption, warrior mentality, social stratification, women's roles, religion, farms, and power centers"--
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ISBN
9781501760495 (pdf)
9781501760488 (epub)
9781501760471 (hardcover)
Note
"Originally published 2017 in Norwegian by Pax Forlag A/S under the title Skandinavia i vikingtiden"--Title page verso.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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