Viking Law and Order: Places and Rituals of Assembly in the Medieval North

by Alexandra Sanmark

Book Overview

Until very recently Viking and Norse assembly sites were essentially unknown, apart from a few select sites, such as Thingvellir in Iceland. The Vikings are well-known for their violence and pillage, but they also had a well-organised system for political decision-making, legal cases and conflict resolution. Using archaeological evidence, written sources and place-names, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of their legal system and assembly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474445756
• ISBN13: 9781474445757
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"