Trees in Anglo-Saxon England
- 206 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
Estudios Anglosajones Serie
Esta serie se adentra en el corazón de la Inglaterra anglosajona, explorando el período desde el final de la Britania romana hasta la conquista normanda. Presenta investigaciones de vanguardia y reevaluaciones importantes de temas centrales, basándose en la arqueología, la historia, la historia del arte, el idioma y la literatura. La colección fomenta estudios comparativos con poblaciones y períodos adyacentes, dando la bienvenida a enfoques interdisciplinarios.
Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
- 280 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
The origins of England's regional cultures are here shown to be strongly influenced by the natural environment and geographical features.
Elves and elf-belief during the Anglo-Saxon period are reassessed in this lively and provocative study.
Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
Time and Topography
- 280 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
The book explores how England's diverse regional cultures have been shaped by the natural environment and geographical characteristics. It delves into the interplay between landscape and cultural identity, highlighting how physical surroundings have influenced traditions, practices, and community development across different regions. Through this examination, it reveals the deep connections between place and culture in England's history.
Winner of the Best First Monograph from the International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England (ISSEME) 2021. An examination of the Old English medical collections, arguing that these texts are products of a learned intellectual culture.