From Viking Stronghold to Christian Kingdom : State Formation in Norway, c. 900-1350 Hardback
by Sverre Bagge
Part of the Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith series
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In this seminal work, Sverre Bagge provides a detailed account of Norwegian state formation in the period from c. 900 to 1350, widening his perspective to include a discussion of the emergence of the medieval state and state formation in the Middle Ages in general.
The primary objective is to examine Norway as a case that may serve to illuminate some general problems of European state formation in the period, problems related both to the formation of the European system of independent kingdoms within a common cultural framework and to the inner development of these kingdoms.
The volume furthermore examines the changes that took place in the military, social-economical, ideological, legal and administrative fields between the first formation of the kingdom and the early fourteenth century which, according to common opinion, represents a peak in the development of a Norwegian state.
The volume constitutes a vivid and compelling feat, offering a fresh and innovative approach to an important chapter in the history of Norway, while also casting new light on developments in the larger context of European history.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:441 pages
- Publisher:Museum Tusculanum Press
- Publication Date:01/07/2010
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- ISBN:9788763507912
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:441 pages
- Publisher:Museum Tusculanum Press
- Publication Date:01/07/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9788763507912