This book studies two Viking families who appear in the records of the Atlantic littoral as pagan raiders and reinvent themselves as established Christian rulers.
Authors: Benjamin T. Hudson, Associate Professor of History and Medieval Studies Benjamin Hudson
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005 - Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
This book studies two Viking families who appear in the records of the Atlantic littoral as pagan raiders and reinvent themselves as established Christian rulers.
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-06-02 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
This is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing. An in-depth examination of Tolkien’s entire work by a cadre of top scholars Provides up-to-date discussion and analysis
Type: BOOK - Published: 1998 - Publisher: Camden House
This Companion to the Nibelungenlied draws on the expertise of scholars from Germany, Britain, and the United States to offer the reader fresh perspectives on a wide variety of topics regarding the epic: the latest theories regarding manuscript tradition, authorship, conflict, combat, and politics, the Otherworld and its inhabitants, eroticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-11-02 - Publisher: The History Press
With fairies and dragons, witches and werewolves, the picturesque island of Jersey boasts legends as varied and powerful as any within the British Isles. From its golden beaches to its treacherous cliffs, Jersey is alive with mysterious stories as strange and fascinating as the beings that inhabit them. This unique
Type: BOOK - Published: 1995-01-01 - Publisher: Courier Corporation
Rich collection of tales inspired by the mystery and romance of one of the most storied rivers in Europe. Includes the Niebelungenlied as well as legends of Odin, Brunhild, and many more. 24 illustrations.