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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0190916060
ISBN-13
9780190916060
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25061232983
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
552 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Age of Wolf and Wind : Voyages Through the Viking World
Publication Year
2024
Subject
Europe / Scandinavia, Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066)
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
2.3 in
Item Weight
31.2 Oz
Item Length
6.6 in
Item Width
8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2023-022734
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20230520
Reviews
"Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of a vivid age of conquest of both land and sea." -- David Griffiths, University of Oxford"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both the written and material record, Davide Zori has crafted a fresh and enlightening account of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Not only is he an outstanding historian, but also an accomplished archaeologist who seamlessly integrates his own fieldwork into his case studies. By demonstrating how to combine written evidence and data obtained from cutting-edge scientific tools, Zori offers a model of the ideal of interdisciplinary scholarship." -- Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study"In his highly readable and always interesting book, Davide Zori has presented us with an up-to-date overview of the fascinating Viking phenomenon, a story which, as Zori states, is one of voyages. His methodology is to explore the complexities of weaving together narratives of text and material culture, studying them separately, but checking them against each other to be able to build up a more secure synthesis. No doubt this book will be widely read and discussed in Viking Studies and I will gladly recommend it to anyone interested in the Vikings and their world." -- Stefan Brink, University of Cambridge, "Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of a vivid age of conquest of both land and sea." -- David Griffiths, University of Oxford"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both the written and material record, Davide Zori has crafted a fresh and enlightening account of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Not only is he an outstanding historian, but also an accomplished archaeologist who seamlessly integrates his own fieldwork into his case studies. By demonstrating how to combine written evidence and data obtained from cutting-edge scientific tools, Zori offers a model of the ideal of interdisciplinary scholarship." -- Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study"In his highly readable and always interesting book, Davide Zori has presented us with an up-to-date overview of the fascinating Viking phenomenon, a story which, as Zori states, is one of voyages. His methodology is to explore the complexities of weaving together narratives of text and material culture, studying them separately, but checking them against each other to be able to build up a more secure synthesis. No doubt this book will be widely read and discussed in Viking Studies and I will gladly recommend it to anyone interested in the Vikings and their world." -- Stefan Brink, University of Cambridge"The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons...Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- Eleanor Parker, History Today "An ambitious, highly valuable exploration of the Viking world... The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons: the most memorable is a figurine of the Buddha, which originated in sixth-century Pakistan and, by some long journey of trade or gifting, came to hang outside a Viking temple in Sweden. Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- History Today, "Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of avivid age of conquest of both land and sea." -- David Griffiths, University of Oxford"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both the written and material record, Davide Zori has crafted a fresh and enlightening account of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Not only is he an outstanding historian, but also an accomplished archaeologist who seamlessly integrates his own fieldwork into his case studies. By demonstrating how to combine written evidence and data obtained from cutting-edge scientific tools, Zori offers a model of the ideal ofinterdisciplinary scholarship." -- Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study"In his highly readable and always interesting book, Davide Zori has presented us with an up-to-date overview of the fascinating Viking phenomenon, a story which, as Zori states, is one of voyages. His methodology is to explore the complexities of weaving together narratives of text and material culture, studying them separately, but checking them against each other to be able to build up a more secure synthesis. No doubt this book will be widely read anddiscussed in Viking Studies and I will gladly recommend it to anyone interested in the Vikings and their world." -- Stefan Brink, University of Cambridge"The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons...Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- Eleanor Parker, History Today"An ambitious, highly valuable exploration of the Viking world... The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons: the most memorable is a figurine of the Buddha, which originated in sixth-century Pakistan and, by some long journey of trade or gifting, came to hang outside a Viking temple in Sweden. Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinarystories to tell." -- History Today"Presents a well-rounded picture of current archaeological, textual, and scientific scholarshipEL. Recommended" -- CHOICE, "Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of a vivid age of conquest of both land and sea." -- David Griffiths, University of Oxford"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both the written and material record, Davide Zori has crafted a fresh and enlightening account of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Not only is he an outstanding historian, but also an accomplished archaeologist who seamlessly integrates his own fieldwork into his case studies. By demonstrating how to combine written evidence and data obtained from cutting-edge scientific tools, Zori offers a model of the ideal of interdisciplinary scholarship." -- Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study"In his highly readable and always interesting book, Davide Zori has presented us with an up-to-date overview of the fascinating Viking phenomenon, a story which, as Zori states, is one of voyages. His methodology is to explore the complexities of weaving together narratives of text and material culture, studying them separately, but checking them against each other to be able to build up a more secure synthesis. No doubt this book will be widely read and discussed in Viking Studies and I will gladly recommend it to anyone interested in the Vikings and their world." -- Stefan Brink, University of Cambridge"The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons...Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- Eleanor Parker, History Today "An ambitious, highly valuable exploration of the Viking world... The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons: the most memorable is a figurine of the Buddha, which originated in sixth-century Pakistan and, by some long journey of trade or gifting, came to hang outside a Viking temple in Sweden. Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- History Today"Presents a well-rounded picture of current archaeological, textual, and scientific scholarship.... Recommended" -- CHOICE, Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of a vivid age of conquest of both land and sea., "Movement, often of a dangerous and adventurous nature, defines the Viking achievement. The Viking world as we know it was not a contiguous territory or empire, but a far more complex and fleeting phenomenon. Social, cultural and economic networks came together, linking eastern and western Europe, and stretching as far as Central Asia and the Americas. In Davide Zori's new book, the reader will find a thorough, up-to-date and research-informed account of a vivid age of conquest of both land and sea." -- David Griffiths, University of Oxford"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both the written and material record, Davide Zori has crafted a fresh and enlightening account of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Not only is he an outstanding historian, but also an accomplished archaeologist who seamlessly integrates his own fieldwork into his case studies. By demonstrating how to combine written evidence and data obtained from cutting-edge scientific tools, Zori offers a model of the ideal of interdisciplinary scholarship." -- Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study"In his highly readable and always interesting book, Davide Zori has presented us with an up-to-date overview of the fascinating Viking phenomenon, a story which, as Zori states, is one of voyages. His methodology is to explore the complexities of weaving together narratives of text and material culture, studying them separately, but checking them against each other to be able to build up a more secure synthesis. No doubt this book will be widely read and discussed in Viking Studies and I will gladly recommend it to anyone interested in the Vikings and their world." -- Stefan Brink, University of Cambridge"The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons...Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- Eleanor Parker, History Today "An ambitious, highly valuable exploration of the Viking world... The depth of scholarship in this book is impressive, while its illustrations open up the Viking world's horizons: the most memorable is a figurine of the Buddha, which originated in sixth-century Pakistan and, by some long journey of trade or gifting, came to hang outside a Viking temple in Sweden. Taken together with the distinctive voices of the sagas, objects like this have extraordinary stories to tell." -- History Today"Presents a well-rounded picture of current archaeological, textual, and scientific scholarship.... Recommended" -- CHOICE "This is one of the best and most important books on the Viking world to have been published recently, and it is likely to remain the standard work for some time.... Zori brings an impressive array of careful and detailed empirical evidence to bear on his argument. The result is a powerful and convincing book, written by one whose intellectual vision transcends the arbitrary boundaries that separate the various academic disciplines in the social sciences and humanities." -- The English Historical Review"This book is a valuable contribution to the field of Viking studies. It is informative and critical, but also optimistic and inspiring. It showcases the vibrant, cutting edge of research on the Viking Age, and conveys the excitement of bringing evidence together to illuminate areas of work which have previously rested in shadow. While being careful of potential pitfalls, in highlighting the possibilities and potential of interdisciplinary work, Zori has written the sort of book that makes you want to do research." -- Harriet J. Evans Tang, Journal of Medieval History
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
948/.022
Table Of Content
List of Figures A Note on Spelling and Pronunciation 1 Introduction: Viking Voyages through History and Archaeology 2 Raiding, Conquering, and Settling Down in Britain: Viking Ways 3 From Subsistence Economy to Political Order: Viking Feasts 4 From Paganism to Christianization: Viking Death and Burial 5 Political Centralization in Denmark: The Viking State 6 Into Marginal North Atlantic Environments: Viking Colonization of Iceland 7 Stories of Vínland: The End of the Viking Horizon 8 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Age of Wolf and Wind provides a new introduction to the Viking Age that capitalizes on recent archaeological discoveries and breakthroughs in the application of analytical techniques from the natural sciences. Author Davide Zori, an interdisciplinary archaeologist with fieldwork experience across the Viking world, delves into key questions of the Viking Age, such as the motivations of Scandinavians to board open wooden ships to raid England and cross the North Atlantic in search of new worlds beyond Europe. Each chapter offers new conclusions about the Vikings--their views on death, their raiding tactics, their laving feasts, their forging of powerful medieval states--by juxtaposing evidence from written texts, archaeology, and new scientific analyses., The Vikings continue to fascinate us because their compelling stories connect with universal human desires for exploration and adventure. In Age of Wolf and Wind: Voyages through the Viking World , author Davide Zori argues that recent advances in excavation and archaeological science, coupled with a re-evaluation of oral traditions and written sources, inspire the telling of new and engaging stories that further our understanding of the Viking Age. Drawing upon his fieldwork experience across the Viking world, he proposes that the best method for weaving together these narratives is a balanced, interdisciplinary approach that integrates history, archaeology, and new scientific techniques. The book delves into key questions of the Viking Age, such as the motivations of Scandinavians to board open wooden ships to raid England or cross the North Atlantic in search of new worlds beyond Europe. Each chapter offers new conclusions about the Vikings--their views on death, their raiding tactics, their lavish feasts, their forging of powerful medieval states, and many others. In each case, Zori brings together written sources, archaeology, and the natural sciences. The dialogues he creates between these three separate data sets result in an entanglement of confirmation (texts, archaeology, and science affirming the same story), contradiction (texts, archaeology, and science telling incompatible stories) and complementarity (texts, archaeology, and science contributing mutually enriching stories). This optimistic yet critical treatment of the sources allows for a holistic picture of the Viking Age to emerge, one that is accessible to a general audience but simultaneously offers new insights into current key issues of scholarly debate., The Vikings continue to fascinate us because their compelling stories connect with universal human desires for exploration and adventure. In Age of Wolf and Wind: Voyages through the Viking World, author Davide Zori argues that recent advances in excavation and archaeological science, coupled with a re-evaluation of oral traditions and written sources, inspire the telling of new and engaging stories that further our understanding of the Viking Age. Drawing upon his fieldwork experience across the Viking world, he proposes that the best method for weaving together these narratives is a balanced, interdisciplinary approach that integrates history, archaeology, and new scientific techniques.The book delves into key questions of the Viking Age, such as the motivations of Scandinavians to board open wooden ships to raid England or cross the North Atlantic in search of new worlds beyond Europe. Each chapter offers new conclusions about the Vikings--their views on death, their raiding tactics, their lavish feasts, their forging of powerful medieval states, and many others. In each case, Zori brings together written sources, archaeology, and the natural sciences. The dialogues he creates between these three separate data sets result in an entanglement of confirmation (texts, archaeology, and science affirming the same story), contradiction (texts, archaeology, and science telling incompatible stories) and complementarity (texts, archaeology, and science contributing mutually enriching stories). This optimistic yet critical treatment of the sources allows for a holistic picture of the Viking Age to emerge, one that is accessible to a general audience but simultaneously offers new insights into current key issues of scholarly debate.
LC Classification Number
DL31.Z675 2024
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