The Saga of the Earls of Orkney

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Jesch Judith

Verlag:

John Donald Publishers

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: W2P94NZ

EAN: 9780859767316

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Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 28.07.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

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CHF 52.50

CHF 43.25

Beschreibung

This fascinating history of the Earldom of Orkney, which was established in the Viking Age, records the adventures, feuds and battles of powerful Norsemen during its first three centuries. The medieval earls of Orkney owed allegiance to the kings of Norway but their influence ranged from Britain and Ireland to Sweden and Russia, and they travelled as far as Narbonne, Crete and Jerusalem. Advised by bishops and formidable women, they and their henchmen jockeyed for power with each other and with neighbouring rulers in Scotland, often with murderous outcomes. In between the high politics and violence, the world of the earls was one of piety, poetry and feasting. The Saga also provides rare glimpses of culture and everyday life in northern Scotland when it was central to the Viking diaspora. Set in a recognisable landscape, it mentions features, sites and even buildings that can still be seen today. This new translation of the manuscripts of the Saga uses an innovative approach to presenting medieval sources to non-specialist audiences, highlighting textual variations that affect its interpretation. It also reflects saga style and language more closely than previous translations and is ideal for both research and reading aloud. This is an essential, detailed and up-to-date resource for academics and general readers who wish to know more about Viking and Norse Scotland.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Jesch Judith

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Format

Buch (Hardcover)

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