Caroline Ahlstroem Arcini
The Viking Age: A Time of Many Faces
The Viking Age: A Time of Many Faces
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This book discusses demography and health in the Viking period using a large corpus of Swedish osteological material. It explores migration, violence, attitudes towards disability, and the practice of deliberate physical embellishment. The interdisciplinary approach will broaden our knowledge of society during the Viking Age.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2022
Publisher: Oxbow Books
The Viking period, a captivating era in history, has been extensively studied through various sources, including artifacts and written records. However, there has been a limited focus on the lives of those who remained at home or those who immigrated to Scandinavia, whether willingly or under coercion. This book aims to bridge that gap by utilizing a substantial corpus of Swedish osteological material to explore various aspects of demography and health during this period.
The examination of these skeletal remains provides valuable insights into the lives of individuals during the Viking Age. It sheds light on topics such as migration, the spread of diseases like leprosy, patterns of movement and integration of immigrants into society, levels of violence, attitudes towards disability, and the care provided by Viking communities.
Furthermore, the book delves into the practice of deliberate physical embellishment and body modification, as evidenced by the modified teeth found among the Viking population. An overview of this global phenomenon offers valuable insights into the cultural and social practices of the time.
The interdisciplinary approach adopted in this book broadens our understanding of society during the Viking Age. By synthesizing the Swedish unburnt human skeletal remains dated to the Viking age, this work serves as a valuable resource for future research. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of Viking age society, contributing to our knowledge of this fascinating period.
Weight: 456g
Dimension: 216 x 279 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789258042
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