Heirs of the Vikings: History and Identity in Normandy and England, C.950-C.1015

by Katherine Cross

Examination of text concerning the vikings reveals much about their origin myth and legend.

Viking settlers and their descendants inhabited both England and Normandy in the tenth century, but narratives discussing their origins diverged significantly. This comparative study explores the depictions of Scandinavia and theevents of the Viking Age in genealogies, origin myths, hagiographies, and charters from the two regions. Analysis of this literary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1903153972
• ISBN13: 9781903153970
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: York Medieval Press
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"