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The Cambridge History of Scandinavia

Author : Knut Helle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521472999
Total Pages : 942 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge History of Scandinavia written by Knut Helle and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-04 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a comprehensive exposition of both the prehistory and medieval history of the whole of Scandinavia. The first part of the volume surveys the prehistoric and historic Scandinavian landscape and its natural resources, and tells how man took possession of this landscape, adapting culturally to changing natural conditions and developing various types of community throughout the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages. The rest - and most substantial part of the volume - deals with the history of Scandinavia from the Viking Age to the end of the Scandinavian Middle Ages (c. 1520). The external Viking expansion opened Scandinavia to European influence to a hitherto unknown degree. A Christian church organisation was established, the first towns came into being, and the unification of the three medieval kingdoms of Scandinavia began, coinciding with the formation of the unique Icelandic 'Free State'.

Ancient Scandinavia

Author : Theron Douglas Price
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190231971
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Scandinavia written by Theron Douglas Price and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Scandinavia provides a comprehensive overview of the archaeological history of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

History of Scandinavia

Author : Paul C. Sinding
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book History of Scandinavia written by Paul C. Sinding and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Cambridge History of Scandinavia: Volume 2, 1520–1870

Author : E. I. Kouri
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316654044
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge History of Scandinavia: Volume 2, 1520–1870 written by E. I. Kouri and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of Scandinavia provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Scandinavian countries from the close of the Middle Ages through to the formation of the nation states in the mid-nineteenth century. Beginning in 1520, the opening chapters of the volume discuss the reformation of the Nordic states and the enormous impact this had on the social structures, cultural identities and traditions of individual countries. With contributions from 38 leading historians, the book charts the major developments that unfolded within this crucial period of Scandinavian history. Chapters address topics such as material growth and the centralisation of power in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as well as the evolution of trade, foreign policy and client states in the eighteenth century. Volume 2 concludes by discussing the new economic and social orders of the nineteenth century in connection with the emergence of the nation states.

History of Scandinavia

Author : T. K. Derry
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816637997
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (379 download)

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Download or read book History of Scandinavia written by T. K. Derry and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2000-04-07 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of Scandinavian countries, emphasizing common features in their heritage.

The Complete History of Scandinavia

Author : Christopher Hughes
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book The Complete History of Scandinavia written by Christopher Hughes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Scandinavia from the comfort of your home with this ultimate collection! Have you always wanted to uncover more about the incredible history of Scandinavia? Are you searching for a thorough, all-in-one guide to exploring Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland? Then this book is for you! With a rich and fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cultures and friendly people, Scandinavia is a magical place which has become the go-to destination for tourists around the world. From their history of Vikings and vicious wars to the industrial revolution and their place in the modern world, Scandinavia truly has an incredible story to tell. Dating back to the earliest human inhabitants, this brilliant collection unveils Scandinavia in an all-new light, examining their arduous and often-difficult climb through history to where they are today. Covering their history during the middle ages, their alliances through the World Wars, and their modern people and culture, The Complete History of Scandinavia offers you an unparalleled look at this amazing location. Inside this collection, you'll uncover: The exciting history of Vikings, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and much more! Perfect for students, avid travelers, or anyone interested in the complex history of Scandinavia, The Complete History of Scandinavia lets you gain a deep and profound understanding of their past, the present, and where they might be in the future. Ready to begin exploring Scandinavia? Then scroll up and buy now!

Vikings and Goths

Author : Gary Dean Peterson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476624348
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Vikings and Goths written by Gary Dean Peterson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vikings descended upon Europe at the close of the 8th century, invading the continent's western seas and river systems, trading, raiding and spreading terror. In the north, they settled Iceland and Greenland and reached North America. In the east, Swedish Varangians established a river road to the Orient. With the collapse of the Viking commercial empire, Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries struggled to survive, their hardships exacerbated by internal strife, foreign domination and the Black Death. This book details the development of Scandinavia--Sweden in particular--from the end of the Ice Age, through a series of prehistoric cultures, the Bronze and Iron ages, to the Viking period and late Middle Ages. Recent research suggests a Swedish origin of the Goths, who helped dismember the Roman Empire, and evidence of Swedish participation in the western Viking expeditions. Special attention is given to Eastern Europe, where Sweden dominated commerce through the conquest of trade towns and the river systems of Russia.

The History of Scandinavia

Author : S. A. Dunham
Publisher : Ozymandias Press
ISBN 13 : 1531268145
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The History of Scandinavia written by S. A. Dunham and published by Ozymandias Press. This book was released on 2018-04-11 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandinavia prior to the tenth century is the region of romance, - of the wildest legends. These are admissible into the severe domain of history in so far only as they illustrate national opinions and manners, - the noblest part of the study. For this reason, chiefly, more have been retained in the present volume than are to be found in any preceding work on the subject. Indeed, were they rejected, nine tenths of northern history must be rejected with them.

Introduction to Nordic Cultures

Author : Annika Lindskog
Publisher : UCL Press
ISBN 13 : 1787353990
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Nordic Cultures written by Annika Lindskog and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Nordic Cultures is an innovative, interdisciplinary introduction to Nordic history, cultures and societies from medieval times to today. The textbook spans the whole Nordic region, covering historical periods from the Viking Age to modern society, and engages with a range of subjects: from runic inscriptions on iron rings and stone monuments, via eighteenth-century scientists, Ibsen’s dramas and turn-of-the-century travel, to twentieth-century health films and the welfare state, nature ideology, Greenlandic literature, Nordic Noir, migration, ‘new’ Scandinavians, and stereotypes of the Nordic. The chapters provide fundamental knowledge and insights into the history and structures of Nordic societies, while constructing critical analyses around specific case studies that help build an informed picture of how societies grow and of the interplay between history, politics, culture, geography and people. Introduction to Nordic Cultures is a tool for understanding issues related to the Nordic region as a whole, offering the reader engaging and stimulating ways of discovering a variety of cultural expressions, historical developments and local preoccupations. The textbook is a valuable resource for undergraduate students of Scandinavian and Nordic studies, as well as students of European history, culture, literature and linguistics.

Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings

Author : Jon Vidar Sigurdsson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501760483
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings written by Jon Vidar Sigurdsson and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings, Jón Viðar Sigurðsson returns to the Viking homeland, Scandinavia, highlighting such key aspects of Viking life as power and politics, social and kinship networks, gifts and feasting, religious beliefs, women's roles, social classes, and the Viking economy, which included farming, iron mining and metalworking, and trade. Drawing of the latest archeological research and on literary sources, namely the sagas, Sigurðsson depicts a complex and surprisingly peaceful society that belies the popular image of Norsemen as bloodthirsty barbarians. Instead, Vikings often acted out power struggles symbolically, with local chieftains competing with each other through displays of wealth in the form of great feasts and gifts, rather than arms. At home, conspicuous consumption was a Viking leader's most important virtue; the brutality associated with them was largely wreaked abroad. Sigurðsson's engaging history of the Vikings at home begins by highlighting political developments in the region, detailing how Danish kings assumed ascendency over the region and the ways in which Viking friendship reinforced regional peace. Scandinavia in the Age of Vikings then discusses the importance of religion, first pagan and (beginning around 1000 A.D.) Christianity; the central role that women played in politics and war; and how the enormous wealth brought back to Scandinavia affected the social fabric—shedding new light on Viking society.

History of Scandinavia

Author : Paul C. Sinding
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Scandinavia written by Paul C. Sinding and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Medieval Scandinavia

Author : Phillip Pulsiano
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780824047870
Total Pages : 838 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Medieval Scandinavia written by Phillip Pulsiano and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1993 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With full-page maps and supplementary photos, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, including rulers and saints, overviews of the countries, religion, education, politics and law, culture and material life, history, literature, and art.

Scandinavia: A History

Author : Ewan Butler
Publisher : New Word City
ISBN 13 : 1612309534
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Scandinavia: A History written by Ewan Butler and published by New Word City. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the dramatic story of Scandinavia - from its earliest Germanic origins and Viking sea raids to its battles for independence and its involvement in World War II. Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, writes award-winning historian Ewan Butler writes, struggled through unions and separations, with both outsiders and each other, developing their own personalities and languages yet retaining their ancient connections.

Medieval Scandinavia

Author : Birgit Sawyer
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816617395
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Medieval Scandinavia written by Birgit Sawyer and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of Scandinavia has been, and still is, deeply influenced by the interpretation of its earliest history that was developed in the 19th century by political, legal, and literary historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. Scandinavia figured prominently in discussions of early medieval Europe, not only as the homeland of the Vikings, but also as the region in which Germanic society remained uncontaminated by Christianity and other influences longer than anywhere else. In "Medieval Scandinavia", Birgit and Peter Sawyer question assumptions about early Scandinavian history, including the supposed leading role of free and equal peasants and their position in founding churches. They meticulously trace the development of Scandinavia from the early ninth century through the second and third decades of the 16th century, when rulers of Scandinavia rejected the authority of the Papacy and the attempt to establish a united Scandinavian monarchy finally collapsed. The authors include a discussion of medieval history writing and comment on the use of history in the 16th century and modern attitudes to medieval history which differ in various parts of Scandinavia. They ultimately conclude that historic Scandinavia held greater similarities to other European regions than has been commonly supposed. Birgit Sawyer is one of the founders of the biennial interdisciplinary conferences on women in medieval Scandinavia. Peter Sawyer's previous books include "Kings and Vikings" and "The Age of the Vikings".

River Kings

Author : Cat Jarman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1643138707
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book River Kings written by Cat Jarman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow an epic story of the Viking Age that traces the historical trail of an ancient piece of jewelry found in a Viking grave in England to its origins thousands of miles east in India. An acclaimed bioarchaeologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet—and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few years. And her research offers enlightening new visions of the roles of women and children in Viking culture. Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into her temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings’ route was far more varied than we might think—that with them came people from the Middle East, not just Scandinavia, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain. Told as a riveting history of the Vikings and the methods we use to understand them, this is a major reassessment of the fierce, often-mythologized voyagers of the North—and of the global medieval world as we know it.

The Languages of Scandinavia

Author : Ruth H. Sanders
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022675975X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Languages of Scandinavia written by Ruth H. Sanders and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Dead man talking -- Prologue to history -- Gemini, the twins: Faroese and Icelandic -- East is East: heralding the birth of Danish and Swedish -- The ties that bind: Finnish is visited by Swedish -- The black death comes for Norwegian: Danish makes a house call -- Faroese emerges -- Sámi, language of the far North: encounters with Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish -- Epilogue: the seven sisters now and in the future.

The Conversion of Scandinavia

Author : Anders Winroth
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300178093
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Conversion of Scandinavia written by Anders Winroth and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book a MacArthur Award-winning scholar argues for a radically new interpretation of the conversion of Scandinavia from paganism to Christianity in the early Middle Ages. Overturning the received narrative of Europe's military and religious conquest and colonization of the region, Anders Winroth contends that rather than acting as passive recipients, Scandinavians converted to Christianity because it was in individual chieftains' political, economic, and cultural interests to do so. Through a painstaking analysis and historical reconstruction of both archeological and literary sources, and drawing on scholarly work that has been unavailable in English, Winroth opens up new avenues for studying European ascendency and the expansion of Christianity in the medieval period.