The Growth of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas (1180-1280)

The Growth of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas (1180-1280)
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 080144408X
ISBN-13 : 9780801444081
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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.


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