Morkinskinna ("rotten parchment"), the first full-length chronicle of the kings of medieval Norway (1030-1157), forms the basis of the Icelandic chronicle tradition. Based ultimately on an original from ca. 1220, the single defective manuscript was written in Iceland ca. 1275. The present volume, the first translation of Morkinskinna in any language, makes this literary milestone available to a general readership, with introduction and commentary to clarify its position in the history of medieval Icelandic letters.
The book is designed to be used by readers with no knowledge of Icelandic. The translation is keyed to, and may be used in conjunction with, the existing diplomatic editions. Notes on the manuscript problems, as well as introductory and appended matter, augment the text. Above all, Kari Ellen Gade's edition of the skaldic stanzas provides a substantial initial step toward a future edition of the Icelandic text: Morkinskinna is the first large-scale repository of skaldic verse. Morkinskinna also includes many semi-independent tales that recount the adventures of individual Icelanders at the Norwegian court. These tales, with their often humorous or ironic inflections, shift the focus of the chronicle from the deeds of the kings to the Icelandic perception of Norwegian royalty.
The Morning Chronicle presented the state of the working classes of Britain before the public with clarity, insight and honesty. Consisting mainly of verbatim statements from the people themselves, it was a medium through which the previously inarticulate masses were able to speak with one firm voice.
First published in 1983, this book collates the letters from correspondents based in Wales. The letters improve our knowledge of working-class life in nineteenth century England and Wales and provide a unique insight into the impact of industrialization.
This book will be of interest to those studying the history of the working class, labour and poverty.
Описание: After Alfred deals with the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, tracing the development of this group of texts, linking them to a southern court elite who were deeply engaged in kingdom-building, and offering both a detailed study of each chronicle and a broad contribution to the history of a critical period in the making of England and the English story.
Автор: I. Getzler Название: Nikolai Sukhanov ISBN: 0333970357 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333970355 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 17468.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sukhanov stood at the centre of the Russian revolution as a founding member and ideologist of the Petrograd Soviet and as fearless editor of the leading opposition newspaper.
Автор: Thorpe Название: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 2 Volume Set ISBN: 1108042864 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108042864 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 9502.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Benjamin Thorpe (1781/2–1870) was a scholar of Old English and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich. Through his work, he sought to promote the study of the old vernacular, against the trend of scholarly apathy towards Anglo-Saxon literature. One of his greatest contributions was this two-volume edition, published as part of the Rolls Series in 1861, of the oldest and most important chronological accounts of Anglo-Saxon affairs. Covering the period from Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain to around the accession of Henry II in 1154, these volumes bring together seven manuscripts in their entirety. As none are the original, the authorship is unknown, although Thorpe argues that several elements indicate the influence of King Alfred (848/9–899) upon the chronicle's compilation. The text, translated in Volume 2, provides rich insights into Old English language, dialect and history.
Автор: Roberts Peter Название: The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Britain ISBN: 9354444555 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789354444555 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Britain, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Автор: Oswald Chris Название: A Simple Mistake ISBN: 1916071937 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781916071933 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2688.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Anyone can make a mistake...
Believing himself spurned by the woman he loves, ThomasDavenport leaves Dorset, intent just to get away. He ends up inIreland, at the height of the 1689 James Stuart invasion. He meetsTristan Browne, an Irishman born in Barbados, coming home to aland in uproar.
The Siege of Londonderry, like so much in the SeventeenthCentury, puts countryman against countryman in a bitter war ofattrition, starvation and resilience. Bridget Browne is caught up init and writes a startling account, full of insight.
Unknown to Thomas, his brother Matthew is also in Ireland, wishing only to be on the pulpit in his native Dorset, but his senseof duty prevails.
Thrown together by fate, the four must flee Ireland whenMatthew uncovers a corrupt scheme, the work of old adversaryParchman, who is also wreaking havoc back home in Dorset.
Can Great Little and Bagber Manor survive as we have come toknow them, or will Parchman succeed and see his foes out on thestreets, beggar bowl in hand?
As we move relentlessly towards the modern age, our heroes andvillains have their own struggles, which build into the drama of anextraordinary nation in the making.
Описание: In a modern world where sectarianism can take on violent forms, this is a rigorous historiographical demonstration of the unacknowledged broadmindedness of many medieval Arab historians.
Автор: Howlett Название: Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II, and Richard I ISBN: 1108052266 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108052269 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 7286.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This four-volume set of Latin chronicles was edited by Richard Howlett (1841-1917) and published between 1884 and 1889. Volume 1 contains the first four books of the Historia rerum Anglicarum by William of Newburgh (c.1136-c.1198), which is still a valuable source of information on twelfth-century England.
Автор: Stafford, Pauline (Professor Emerita, Professor Emerita, University of Liverpool) Название: After Alfred ISBN: 0192871366 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192871367 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3762.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: After Alfred deals with the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, tracing the development of this group of texts, linking them to a southern court elite who were deeply engaged in kingdom-building.
Автор: Kelso, Julie Название: O Mother, Where Art Thou? ISBN: 1845533232 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781845533236 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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