Trees in Anglo-Saxon England
- 206 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
Diese Reihe taucht tief in das angelsächsische England ein und untersucht die Zeit vom Ende der römischen Herrschaft bis zur normannischen Eroberung. Sie präsentiert Spitzenforschung und bedeutende Neubewertungen zentraler Themen aus Archäologie, Geschichte, Kunstgeschichte, Sprache und Literatur. Die Sammlung fördert vergleichende Studien mit benachbarten Bevölkerungen und Epochen und begrüßt interdisziplinäre Ansätze.
A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
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.
Time and Topography
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.