The Growth of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas (1180-1280)
Author | : Theodore Murdock Andersson |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-13 | : 080144408X |
ISBN-10 | : 9780801444081 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Growth of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas (1180-1280) by : Theodore Murdock Andersson
Download or read book The Growth of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas (1180-1280) written by Theodore Murdock Andersson and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andersson introduces readers to the development of the Icelandic sagas between 1180 and 1280, a crucial period that witnessed a gradual shift of emphasis from tales of adventure and personal distinction to the analysis of politics and history.