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Chronicles of the Vikings: Records, Memorials, and Myths by Page, R.I.
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
ISBN-10
0802071651
ISBN-13
9780802071651
eBay Product ID (ePID)
433324
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Publication Name
Chronicles of the Vikings : Records, Memorials, and Myths
Language
English
Subject
Europe / Scandinavia, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
1995
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
96-104991
Reviews
'I would recommend this book as a worthwhile addition to any medievalist's bookshelf, whether it be as a pedagogic or research tool or as a purely recreational tome. My only quibble is a minor one: the title might at first glance seem somewhat misleading to scholars, for this is by no means a collection of dry "chronicles" but a vivid anthology of writings from one of the most maligned groups in European history.' --Tim Clarkson, Arthuriana '... a wealth of riches on the Viking Age and a view of that time and people which depends on a fine historical assessment of the evidence that survives. His very accessible survey of available sources and his exposition of the ways they should be used are masterful and pointed.' --Lesley Abrams, Times Literary Supplement, '... a wealth of riches on the Viking Age and a view of that time and people which depends on a fine historical assessment of the evidence that survives. His very accessible survey of available sources and his exposition of the ways they should be used are masterful and pointed.', 'I would recommend this book as a worthwhile addition to any medievalist's bookshelf, whether it be as a pedagogic or research tool or as a purely recreational tome. My only quibble is a minor one: the title might at first glance seem somewhat misleading to scholars, for this is by no means a collection of dry "chronicles" but a vivid anthology of writings from one of the most maligned groups in European history.'
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
948/.022
Synopsis
The Vikings are not known for their literate legacy. Little of what they once inscribed in runes on wood, bone, and stone has survived. However these runic inscriptions are a valuable primary source of information on the Viking Age. They alow us to see the Vikings from their own point of view, unlike the records of prejudiced observers who saw the Vikings only as savage invaders. Chronicles of the Vikings attempts to show the Vikings through their own writings: runic inscriptions left behind, poems of their official skalds, literary works that entertained them, the few prose historical accounts that derive direct from Vikings, and eyewitness reports of how the northern peoples lived. Chronicles of the Vikings defines the social values of the Viking Age, their heroic view of life which sometimes contrasts with their more prosaic way of looking at things. It looks at the problems they encountered in discovering, populating, and cultivating new lands, the difficulties of keeping law and order and the solutions they tried. We discover how they coped with famine and other natural disasters, travel and its perils, something of their popular culture, proverbs and aphorisms, and their sometimes irreverent approach to their gods and goddesses, the supernatural, magic and charms. Both at home and overseas, the Vikings live in this book. To understand the primary sources it is essential to have some idea of how they came into being and how they were preserved. In his extensive introduction, R.I. Page discusses the problems involved in using writings of this sort and looks at the information that is preserved solely in these primary sources., The Vikings are not known for their literate legacy. Little of what they once inscribed in runes on wood, bone, and stone has survived. However these runic inscriptions are a valuable primary source of information on the Viking Age. They alow us to see the Vikings from their own point of view, unlike the records of prejudiced observers who saw the Vikings only as savage invaders. Chronicles of the Vikingsattempts to show the Vikings through their own writings: runic inscriptions left behind, poems of their official skalds, literary works that entertained them, the few prose historical accounts that derive direct from Vikings, and eyewitness reports of how the northern peoples lived. Chronicles of the Vikingsdefines the social values of the Viking Age, their heroic view of life which sometimes contrasts with their more prosaic way of looking at things. It looks at the problems they encountered in discovering, populating, and cultivating new lands, the difficulties of keeping law and order and the solutions they tried. We discover how they coped with famine and other natural disasters, travel and its perils, something of their popular culture, proverbs and aphorisms, and their sometimes irreverent approach to their gods and goddesses, the supernatural, magic and charms. Both at home and overseas, the Vikings live in this book. To understand the primary sources it is essential to have some idea of how they came into being and how they were preserved. In his extensive introduction, R.I. Page discusses the problems involved in using writings of this sort and looks at the information that is preserved solely in these primary sources., Chronicles of the Vikings defines the social values of the Viking Age, their heroic view of life which sometimes contrasts with their more prosaic way of looking at things.
LC Classification Number
DL65.P26 1995
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- b***r (58)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseUnfortunately the book I received was in bad shape and was a different edition than was shown in the listing, however, my experience with the seller was excellent! I reached out requesting a refund and very quickly received a very professional and friendly reply and an immediate refund. Based on this experience I would recommend buying from this seller!Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (#335858773063)
- b***c (572)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook lacked dustcover (which is okay for good but not mentioned in the listing, which showed a dust cover) but had stickers that would not come off on the actual cover of the book (which is not okay) - careless damage that could have been avoided. However, the seller proactively refunded me without my asking, which I hadn t expected. They clearly care about customer service and doing a good job. They ve earned my trust and another chance.Reply from: textbooks_source- Feedback replied by seller textbooks_source.- Feedback replied by seller textbooks_source.We are very sorry for the inconvenience!