Viking law and order: places and rituals of assembly in the medieval North

The Vikings are well-known for their violent raids and pillage, but they also had a well-organised system for political decision-making, legal cases and conflict resolution. These activities took place at outdoor assembly sites, such as Thingvellir in Iceland, which were carefully selected for their...

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1. Verfasser: Sanmark, Alexandra 1970- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press [2017]
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Zusammenfassung:The Vikings are well-known for their violent raids and pillage, but they also had a well-organised system for political decision-making, legal cases and conflict resolution. These activities took place at outdoor assembly sites, such as Thingvellir in Iceland, which were carefully selected for their characteristics and then maintained and rebuilt over time. Whilst not neglecting the violent elements of the Norse people, this book demonstrates that law and assembly formed an integral part of Norse life and identity, to the extent that the assembly institution was brought to all Norse settlements
Beschreibung:xviii, 302 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 26 cm
ISBN:9781474402293
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