An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland
An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland

Author: Jens Jakob Asmussen Worsaae

Publisher: Cosimo Classics

Published: 1852

Total Pages: 424

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"My aim in it has been to convey a juster and less prejudiced notion than prevails at present respecting the Danish and Norwegian conquests." -Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae, An Account of the Danes and the Norwegians (1852) An Account of the Danes and the Norwegians in England, Scotland and Ireland (1852) by Jens Warsaae, was based on his research into the Scandinavian invasions of the European mainland. During the 10th century, the European mainland was invaded by Norse settlers from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, who intermarried with native tribes and came to be known as "Normans." While their influence on the history of France was significant, it was even stronger in England, which the Normans conquered in the 11th century. Warsaae's book, commissioned by the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries, was his attempt to revise the impressions that the 19th century British had of the effects of the Norman conquests on England. This replica of the original text is accompanied by numerous woodcuts.

An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland
An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland

Author: Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-02

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae's 'An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland' is a meticulously researched historical work that delves into the presence and impact of Scandinavian settlers in the British Isles. Worsaae's writing is both informative and engaging, providing a comprehensive look at the cultural exchanges and conflicts between the Danes, Norwegians, and the native populations. The book is written in a straightforward yet eloquent style, making it accessible to readers interested in early medieval history. Worsaae's attention to detail and his reliance on primary sources give the book a scholarly credibility that is unmatched. This book is a valuable resource for those studying Norse history, Anglo-Saxon history, or the broader history of the British Isles during this period. Scholars and enthusiasts alike will appreciate Worsaae's thorough examination of the Scandinavian influence in these regions.

Communicating the North
Communicating the North

Author: Peter Stadius

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-23

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1317163575

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What makes a magazine in South Africa promote Scandinavian unity among its immigrant readers and why does a Swedish king endorse attempts to influence pan-Scandinavian opinion through a transnational media event in Sweden, Norway and Denmark? Can portraits of exotic Lapplanders in the British press, enthusiastic accounts of the welfare state in post-war travel literature and descriptions of the liberal Nordic woman as a metaphor for a freer society in Franco Spain really be bundled together under a joint label of 'Nordicness'? How is it that despite the variety of images of the Nordic region that are circulating, we still find this recurring idea of a shared Nordic identity? These are some of the questions the current volume seeks to answer. Covering the time period from the early nineteenth century up until the present and encompassing case studies from Britain, Spain, Poland, and South Africa, as well as from the Nordic countries, contributors to the volume investigate the images that have been presented of the Nordic region in the media in and outside of the Nordic countries, how such images have been shaped by mechanisms of mediation, and the channels through which they have been distributed. The chapters address both specific cases such as media events and individual publications, as well as the structural and institutional settings for mediating the Nordic region.