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Icelanders in the Viking Age: The People of the Sagas

di William R. Short

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"This text introduces the modern reader to the daily lives and material culture of the Vikings. Topics covered include Icelandic religion, social customs, the settlement of disputes, and major milestones in life of Viking-age Icelanders. Issues of dispute among scholars, such as the nature of settlement and the division of land, are addressed in the text"--Provided by publisher.… (altro)
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This book is an excellent source for anyone interested in Icelandic vikings. Not only does this book explain how Iceland was founded and how their government worked, but it also explains everything about their daily lives. Everything is included: diet, shelter, weapons, marriage, trade, transportation, art, religion, and even social structure and gender roles. Everything about their culture is included in this one book, giving a well rounded view in a writing style that's easy to follow. Pictures and illustrations are even included to help give a better mental view of this society. It's good for anyone looking for a source on Icelandic viking life for writing or just for a good read. ( )
  lewisbookreviews | Apr 24, 2013 |
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A very detailed account of Viking life in Iceland. It goes into how they set up their government, Viking weapons, food, medicine, trade, ships. The book also discusses about their lives including gender roles, outcasts, duels, life's milestones, poetry, art, music, games, mythology, and conversion to Christianity. The book ends with talking about settlements in Greenland, Vinland, and Iceland's heritage. As someone who has recently started to have a large interest in Viking life, I found the information in this book very interesting. There's a lot to be had here for those who wish to delve deeply into finding out about Vikings. ( )
  ccooney | Dec 31, 2012 |
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This book is proof of what the best sort independent scholarship (spiced with a deal of good-natured obsession and a little bit of eccentricity) will produce. William Short has given us a book with enough information, perhaps, to start our own Viking settlement (assuming we had the skills to do so). And, this book will certainly take it's place on the reference shelf for when I'm reading the Sagas, and other such things.

I would note, however, that it's written in a fashion that tends to the wooden. It's best to be read in smaller pieces, or used as a point of reference when reading other works. Trying to read it from end to end, I think, would leave one cold and perhaps even yawning. ( )
1 vota cornerhouse | Nov 8, 2011 |
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A bit dry, but encyclopedic in coverage, and cumulatively fascinating. Chapters include: The land; the settlement; government and law; social structure and gender; feuds, honor, and the culture of combat; milestones of life; farm, food production, and home life; manufacture and trade; transportation and navigation; art and leisure; religion, myth, and cult; exploration and settlement to the west; Iceland's heritage. A good reference for those interested in Viking-age culture in general and Iceland in particular. ( )
2 vota gwernin | Jul 11, 2011 |
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This book has a lot of useful information about Icelanders but much of it has been prepublished on the web as the authors website. I was a little dissapointed to not see as much new information but a rehash of collected information. That said, it is a useful book to own and an interesting read. With the consideration that so many web sites disappear never to be found again having a hard copy is a good thing. ( )
  mrfletcher | Jul 6, 2011 |
“A perfect companion or an introduction to reading the sagas…very easy to read, and covers many topics in the life of the people in Iceland during those times…covers religion, laws, feuds, home life, and the settlement, among other topics…truly gives you an overview of what everyday life was like…[Short’s] research is flawless, and his sources are well-documented…bibliography is impressive…very well-indexed”
aggiunto da McFarland | modificaLögberg-Heimskringla, Judy Wilson (Jul 1, 2011)
 
“Provides information on the daily lives, culture, history, and society of the Icelanders in a clear and well-structured fashion that invites and informs modern readers. The 13 chapters are concise, and clearly laid out sections allow readers to review specific themes or read the work as a whole. Using both literary and archeological sources, Short presents a detailed, succinct, and informative overview of Icelanders of the saga age as well as the sagas themselves. Readers are enticed into further exploration of Viking–age Iceland with the inclusion of detailed chapter notes and recommendations for further readings. This useful introduction to the Viking age is an essential companion to the medieval narratives.... The author’s in-depth research makes this a compelling, informative addition to almost any collection dealing with the sagas or the Viking age. Highly recommended. General and academic collections, all levels.”
aggiunto da McFarland | modificaChoice. Books for College Libraries, A.E. Leykam (Jan 1, 2011)
 
“Informative...Short has done an excellent job...most interesting...I unhesitatingly recommend this book to anyone with even a shred of interest in the Viking era...faultless...tells a coherent story...this is a book stuffed full of interesting material for anyone interested in the sagas, the Viking age, the Icelandic Commonwealth, and early contact with the New World. Highly recommended”
 
“A warning to readers. You may find you need to hide your copy of this book...chapters on pretty much all aspects of daily life.... You don’t need to be a specialist in anthropology or history to understand...illustrated with numerous black and white photographs of Iceland and Icelandic artifacts, drawings and maps...enjoyed it very much. You’ve got to hand it to McFarland as they publish some fascinating books”
 
“Well-structured, easily understandable and practical...digs deep into a wide range of archeological and literary sources...presents readers with a realistic account of life in the saga age...excellent...thorough and accurate...interesting...especially helpful”
 
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Landnámabók, an Icelandic history book written in the 12th century, tells us that a Viking named Naddoddr boarded his ship in Norway. He sailed west, expecting to make landfall in the Faroe Islands. He didn’t arrive.
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"This text introduces the modern reader to the daily lives and material culture of the Vikings. Topics covered include Icelandic religion, social customs, the settlement of disputes, and major milestones in life of Viking-age Icelanders. Issues of dispute among scholars, such as the nature of settlement and the division of land, are addressed in the text"--Provided by publisher.

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