Proceedings of the Tenth Viking Congress, Larkollen, Norway, 1985
Author: James E.. Knirk
Publisher:
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9788271810627
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A History of the Isle of Man
Author: Arthur William Moore
Publisher:
Published: 1900
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Viking Age
Author: Angus A. Somerville
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2019-11-20
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 148757049X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this extensively revised third edition of The Viking Age: A Reader, Somerville and McDonald successfully bring the Vikings and their world to life for twenty-first-century students and instructors. The diversity of the Viking era is revealed through the remarkable range and variety of sources presented as well as the geographical and chronological coverage of the readings. The third edition has been reorganized into fifteen chapters. Many sources have been added, including material on gender and warrior women, and a completely new final chapter traces the continuing cultural influence of the Vikings to the present day. The use of visual material has been expanded, and updated maps illustrate historical developments throughout the Viking Age. The English translations of Norse texts, many of them new to this collection, are straightforward and easily accessible, while chapter introductions contextualize the readings.
Manx Crosses: A Handbook of Stone Sculpture 500-1040 in the Isle of Man
Author: David M. Wilson
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Published: 2018-01-31
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 1784917583
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first general survey of the carved stone crosses of the Isle of Man (late 5th to mid-11th century) for more than a century, providing a new view of the political and religious connections of the Isle of Man in a period of great turmoil in the Irish Sea region. The book also includes an up-to-date annotated inventory of the monuments.
The Viking Age
Author: Angus A. Somerville
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2019-11-19
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 1487570473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho were the Vikings, and do they deserve their unsavoury reputation? Through over 100 primary source documents, this fascinating collection weighs the cultural importance and lasting influence of the Vikings.
Introduction to Isle of Man
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Published:
Total Pages: 78
ISBN-13: 6469703712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the Irish Sea between England, Scotland, and Ireland. It covers an area of 221 square miles and has a population of approximately 84,000 people. The island has a rich history and culture, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. It has its own government, laws, and currency, but it is also a member of the British Isles custom union and the European Union for the purpose of trade in goods. The economy of the Isle of Man is largely based on offshore finance, with many international businesses choosing to establish a presence on the island due to its favorable tax laws and business-friendly environment. The Isle of Man is also known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastline, rolling hills, and sandy beaches. It has a temperate climate, with mild winters and cool summers, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island is popular for activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports, and it also hosts a range of annual events and festivals that attract visitors from around the world. Despite its small size, the Isle of Man has a unique identity and a thriving community, and it offers a wealth of opportunities for those looking to explore or make a home on the island.
Conversion and Identity in the Viking Age
Author: Ildar H. Garipzanov
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9782503549248
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents a state-of-the-art collection of essays on the socio-cultural aspects of the conversion to Christianity in Viking-Age Scandinavia and the Scandinavian colonies of the North Atlantic. The nine scholars, drawn from the disciplines of history, archaeology, and literary studies, have been brought together to address the overarching topic of how conversion affected peoples' identities - both as individuals, and as members of broader religious, political, and social groups - on either side of the 'divide' between paganism and Christianity. Central to this exploration is the question of how existing and changing identities shaped the progress of conversion as a process of societal, and more specifically cultural, change. Each of the papers in this volume provides examples of the complicated patterns of interaction, influence, and identity-modification that were characteristic of the transition from paganism to Christianity in the Viking world. The authors look for new ways of understanding and describing this gradual intermingling between the two fuzzy-edged religious communities, and they provide a challenging redefinition of the nature of conversion in the Viking Age that will be of interest both to a wide variety of medievalists and to all those who work on conversion in its theoretical and historical aspects.
In Search of Vikings
Author: Stephen E. Harding
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2014-12-19
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1040074650
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents a collection of papers from experts in a broad range of disciplines, including history, archaeology, genetics, and linguistics, to provide a detailed understanding of the Vikings in peace and in war. It focuses on one particularly exciting area of the Viking world, namely the north-west section of England, where they are known to have settled in large numbers. The 12 integrated studies in this book are designed to reinvigorate the search for Vikings in this crucial region and to provide must-reading for anyone interested in Viking history.
The Vikings in the Isle of Man
Author: David Mackenzie Wilson
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The Isle of Man is rich in the remains of the Vikings. Its unique carved stones with their runic inscriptions, its rich grave-finds, silver hoards and fortifications, tell of the development of a Norse kingdom which became a major element in the control of the Viking seaways between Scandinavia and Dublin. This book provides the first detailed view of one of the most important Viking settlements in the West."--BOOK JACKET.
The Vikings and Their Age
Author: Angus A. Somerville
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2013-03-27
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1442605243
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book, the first in our Companions to Medieval Studies series, is a brief introduction to the history, culture, and religion of the Viking Age and provides an essential foundation for study of the period. The companion begins by defining the Viking Age and explores topics such as Viking society and religion. Viking biographies provide students with information on important figures in Viking lore such as Harald Bluetooth, Eirik the Red, Leif Eiriksson, and Gudrid Thorbjarnardaughter, a female Viking traveler. A compelling chapter entitled "How Do We Know About the Vikings?" and a case study on the wandering monks of St. Philibert introduce students to the process of historical inquiry. The book concludes with a discussion of the impact of the Vikings and their legacy. Pedagogical resources include a detailed chronology, study questions, a glossary, 4 maps, and 14 images. Text boxes provide information on outsider perceptions of the Vikings, a detailed account of a Viking raid, and a description of a chieftain's dwelling in Arctic Norway. This study also benefits from a multi-disciplinary approach including insights and evidence from such diverse disciplines as archaeology, philology, religion, linguistics, and genetics.
