In this seminal work, author Sverre Bagge provides a detailed account of Norwegian state formation in the period from c. 950 to 1350, widening his perspective to include a discussion of the emergence of the medieval state in the Middle Ages. The primary objective is to examine Norway as a case that may serve to illuminate some general problems of European state formation in the period, problems related both to the formation of the European system of independent kingdoms within a common cultural framework, and the inner ...
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In this seminal work, author Sverre Bagge provides a detailed account of Norwegian state formation in the period from c. 950 to 1350, widening his perspective to include a discussion of the emergence of the medieval state in the Middle Ages. The primary objective is to examine Norway as a case that may serve to illuminate some general problems of European state formation in the period, problems related both to the formation of the European system of independent kingdoms within a common cultural framework, and the inner development of these kingdoms. Furthermore, the book examines the changes that took place in the military, social-economical, ideological, legal, and administrative fields between the first formation of the kingdom and the early 14th century which, according to common opinion, represents a peak in the development of a Norwegian state. From Viking Stronghold to Christian Kingdom constitutes a vivid and compelling feat, offering a fresh and innovative approach to an import
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Add this copy of From Viking Stronghold to Christian Kingdom: State to cart. $108.00, very good condition, Sold by Expatriate Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Svendborg, DENMARK, published 2010 by Museum Tusculanum Press.
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Minor wear. VG. 25x17cm, 441 pp. Contents: The formation of the Kingdom of Norway--War, military organisation and social change--Religion, monarchy, and the right order of the world--Justice, law and power--Royal and ecclesiastical administration-a step towards a real bureaucracy? --The division of power and its social foundation--How, why, when and how much? The extent and character of Norwegian state formation in the Middle Ages.
Add this copy of From Viking Stronghold to Christian Kingdom: State to cart. $119.24, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Museum Tusculanum Press.
Add this copy of From Viking Stronghold to Christian Kingdom: State to cart. $163.24, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Museum Tusculanum Press.
