Nordic Elites in Transformation, c. 1050-1250, Volume II: Social Networks

Nordic Elites in Transformation, c. 1050-1250, Volume II explores the structures and workings of social networks within the elites of medieval Scandinavia to reveal the intricate relationship between power and status. It categorizes personal bonds, charts patterns of local, regional, and transnational elite networks, and analyzes case-studies of networks in action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nordic Elites in Transformation, c. 1050-1250, Volume II delves into the intricate structures and workings of social networks within the elites of medieval Scandinavia, shedding light on the profound relationship between power and status.

Section one of this volume categorizes the various types of personal bonds, both vertical and horizontal, while section two presents a comprehensive analysis of local, regional, and transnational elite networks from broad, longitudinal perspectives. The third section explores case studies of networks in action, examining the strategies and transactions implied by the utilization of social resources in specific micro-political settings.

In the concluding chapter, the book discusses how social power in the North compared to broader European experiences. A diverse range of sources and methodologies are employed to unveil the establishment, maintenance, and utilization of networks, as well as their transformation in processes of centralizing power and formalizing hierarchies.

The engagement with and analysis of intriguing primary source material have resulted in a valuable teaching tool for instructors and an essential reading for students interested in the workings of medieval Scandinavia, elite class structures, and Social and Political History in general.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367709037