The Vikings in Britain
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The Vikings in Britain
（Historical Association studies）
Blackwell, 1994
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Bibliography: p. [118]-122
Includes index
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ISBN 9780631187110
Description
Drawing from recent archaeological and linguistic evidence, as well as more traditional literary and narrative sources, the author distinguishes between the initial phase of migrations in the ninth and tenth centuries, and the secondary period of settlement up to c. 1100 AD. He emphasizes, too, the differences in nature and intensity of the Viking impact on the societies that were slowly developing into the historic kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the more complex political structures of Wales and Ireland. Throughout the book, the effects of the Scandinavian invasions on Britain are set within the wider European context.
Table of Contents
1. The Scandinavian World and Europe in the Early Viking Age. 2. Britain at the Beginning of the Scandinavian Invasions.
3. The Course of the Scandinavian Invasions to c.954AD.
4. Scandinavia during the later stages of the Viking Age c.954 - c.1100.
5. The Course of the Scandinavian Invasions in Britain and Ireland c.954 - c.1100.
6. The Effects of the Scandinavian Invasions on Britain: The Problem of Settlement.
Further Reading.
Index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631187127
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Our impressions of the Vikings continue to be dominated by contemporary Anglo Saxon accounts, conceived in terror and distrust. Yet as Professor Loyn demonstrates in this balanced and wide-ranging analysis, the Viking invaders were more than rampaging warriors and despoilers. As well as their destructive impact on the communities they encountered, the Scandinavians conferred a constructive and more permanent legacy on the political institutions and daily life of medieval Britain. Drawing from recent archaeological and linguistic evidence, as well as more traditional literary and narrative sources, the author distinguishes between the initial phase of migrations in the ninth and tenth centuries, and the secondary period of settlement up to c.1100 AD. He emphasizes, too, the differences in nature and intensity of the Viking impact on the societies that were slowly developing into the historic kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the more complex political structures of Wales and Ireland. Throughout the book, the effects of the Scandinavian invasions on Britain are set within the wider European context.
"The Vikings in Britain" marks the culmination of Professor Loyn's distinguished work in this field, and provides a clear and authoritative discussion indispensable to all students interested in the medieval history of Britain and Europe.
Table of Contents
1. The Scandinavian World and Europe in the Early Viking Age.2. Britain at the Beginning of the Scandinavian Invasions.3. The Course of the Scandinavian Invasions to c.954AD.4. Scandinavia during the later stages of the Viking Age c.954 - c.1100.5. The Course of the Scandinavian Invasions in Britain and Ireland c.954 - c.1100.6. The Effects of the Scandinavian Invasions on Britain: The Problem of Settlement.Further Reading.Index.
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