Medieval Iceland: Society, Sagas, and PowerThe history of medieval Europe is incomplete if it does not take Iceland into account. Jesse Byock's reassessment of medieval Iceland uses all the available sources--the medieval Icelanders' historical writings, extensive saga literature, and intricate laws--to explore the way Iceland's social order functioned. |
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178. oldal
Why did important leaders like Sturla and Einarr contend over Birningr's small
property? The farm of Heinaberg, only a narrow strip of land along the coast and
with cliffs at its back, is itself of little value. In terms of ecology, however, the
reason ...
Why did important leaders like Sturla and Einarr contend over Birningr's small
property? The farm of Heinaberg, only a narrow strip of land along the coast and
with cliffs at its back, is itself of little value. In terms of ecology, however, the
reason ...
179. oldal
In an effort at further intimidation, Einarr responds to Birningr's intransigence by
sending one of his men to collect Birningr's geldings from the heath. When the
man returns to Einarr's farm with seventy beasts, Einarr has them slaughtered.
In an effort at further intimidation, Einarr responds to Birningr's intransigence by
sending one of his men to collect Birningr's geldings from the heath. When the
man returns to Einarr's farm with seventy beasts, Einarr has them slaughtered.
180. oldal
His second wife Guðbjörg and their young son Thorleikr have, under Sturla's
watchful eye, continued to live at Heinaberg. In 1185 Einarr rides to Heinaberg
with seven men and, in the presence of Guðbjörg, lays claim to Birningr's
property.
His second wife Guðbjörg and their young son Thorleikr have, under Sturla's
watchful eye, continued to live at Heinaberg. In 1185 Einarr rides to Heinaberg
with seven men and, in the presence of Guðbjörg, lays claim to Birningr's
property.
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Tartalomjegyzék
Evolution of a New Society | 52 |
Consensual Governance | 107 |
Integration of the Church | 140 |
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