Trees in Anglo-Saxon England
- 206pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
Études Anglo-SaxonnesSéries
Cette série plonge au cœur de l'Angleterre anglo-saxonne, explorant la période allant de la fin de la Bretagne romaine à la conquête normande. Elle présente des recherches de pointe et des réévaluations majeures de sujets centraux, issues de l'archéologie, de l'histoire, de l'histoire de l'art, de la langue et de la littérature. La collection encourage les études comparatives avec les populations et les périodes voisines, en accueillant les approches interdisciplinaires.
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Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
- 280pages
- 10 heures de lecture
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
- 280pages
- 10 heures de lecture
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.