Viking Age Aristocratic Residences In Northern Europe

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Discover the complex world of Viking Age aristocratic residences across Northern Europe from AD 600 to 1000. This detailed volume sheds light on key noble centres that influenced the era’s political and social fabric.

An in-depth look at the power structures and social dynamics of Viking Age Northern Europe.

Viking Age Aristocratic Residences in Northern Europe offers a fresh examination of the aristocratic hubs that were central to shaping the Viking Age’s political landscape. It presents new archaeological findings from significant sites such as Erritsø, Munkebo Bakke, Birka-Korshamn, Borre, Tinghaug, and Rendelsham, challenging traditional interpretations of Viking kingdoms and their rulers.

The book proposes a refined understanding of itinerant kingship and highlights local variations in governance, revealing how these differences influenced both local and regional power structures. Bringing together expertise from leading European scholars, this collection uncovers the multifunctional roles of these aristocratic sites.

These centres were crucial not only for local defence but also served as hubs for tribute collection, luxury goods production, and political and ritual activities. By comparing these Viking Age sites with those in Anglo-Saxon England and the Carolingian Empire, the volume broadens our understanding of aristocratic power during this period.

This anthology is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Viking Age archaeology, medieval history, and the intricate relationships between geography, authority, and society in Northern Europe.

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