Vikings of the steppe Scandinavians, Rus', and the Turkic world (c. 750-1050) / Csete Katona.
| Author/creator | Katona, Csete |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge archaeologies of the Viking world |
| Contents | List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface and acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The steppe and the Viking world -- Chapter 3: Armed conflicts -- Chapter 4: Trade -- Chapter 5: Retinues -- Chapter 6: Customs and religion(s) -- Chapter 7: Communication -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Abstract | "This book explores the relationship between Vikings, Rus' and nomadic (mostly Turkic) steppe dwellers during the course of the Viking Age (c. 750-1050) in a geographical area stretching from Eastern Scandinavia through the Kievan Rus', Byzantium, the Islamic world to the Western Eurasian steppes. The primary focus is the steppe influence on the development of Scandinavian-Rus' culture. It illustrates the effects of Turkic (nomadic) cultures on the evolving Scandinavian-Rus' communities in their military technology and tactics, as well as in everyday customs, ritual traditions and religious perceptions, whilst paying attention to the politico-commercial necessities and possible communication channels tying these two cultures, normally considered to be distinct, together. The arguments are supported by a multi-disciplinary analysis of diverse historical and archaeological materials occasionally supplemented with linguistic evidence. The result is a comprehensive evaluation of the relations of the Scandinavians active in the 'East' had with Turkic groups, and bring (the so far neglected) steppes into Viking studies in general. The book will fill a serious scholarly gap in the field of Viking Studies and will be read by both academics and students interested in the archaeological and historical sources concerned with the traditions of the 'Eastern Vikings'"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Katona, Csete. Vikings of the steppe New York : Routledge, 2023 9780367480752 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022035303 |
| ISBN | 9781000685176 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003037859 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |