ENGLISH

Slaves and Warriors in Medieval Britain and Ireland, 800 -1200 (The Northern World)

By David Wyatt

Book information

Publisher
BRILL
Year
2009
ISBN
9004175334, 9789004175334
LCC
HT1161 .W93 2009
Open Library ID
OL23174559M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2937796 bytes)
Series
The Northern World volume 45
Pages
481\481
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-03-17 06:00:00

Description

Modern sensibilities have clouded historical views of slavery, perhaps, more so than any other medieval social institution. Anachronistic economic rationales and notions about the progression of European civilisation have immeasurably distorted our view of slavery in the medieval context. As a result historians have focussed their efforts upon explaining the disappearance of this medieval institution rather than seeking to understand it. This book highlights the extreme cultural/social significance of slavery for the societies of medieval Britain c. 800-1200. Concentrating upon the lifestyle, attitudes and motivations of the slave-holders and slave-raiders, it explores the violent activities and behavioural codes of Britain's warrior-centred societies, illustrating the extreme significance of the institution of slavery for constructions of power, ethnic identity and gender.

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