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Author Wyatt, David (David R.)

Title Slaves and warriors in medieval Britain and Ireland, 800-1200 / by David Wyatt.

Publication Info. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 455 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series The Northern world, 1569-1462 ; v. 45
Northern world ; v. 45.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-439) and index.
Contents Acknowledgements; List of Illustrations; Abbreviations; I. Slavery and Historiography; II. Slaves and Warriors; III. Slavery, Power and Gender; IV. Slavery and Sin; V. Slavery and Cultural Antipathy; Conclusion. The Enduring Legacy of Medieval Slavery; Epilogue; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Bibliography; Primary Sources; Secondary Sources; Index.
Summary Highlights the cultural/social significance of slavery for the societies of medieval Britain c 800-1200. By focusing upon the lifestyle, attitudes and motivations of the slave-holders and slave-raiders, this book explores the violent activities and behavioural codes of Britain's warrior-centred societies.
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Subject Slavery -- England -- History.
Slavery.
England.
History.
Slavery -- Ireland -- History.
Ireland.
Ireland -- Social conditions.
Social conditions.
Middle Ages.
Middle Ages.
Chronological Term To 1485
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Wyatt, David (David R.). Slaves and warriors in medieval Britain and Ireland, 800-1200. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009 9789004175334 (DLC) 2009006843 (OCoLC)298188043
ISBN 9789047428770 (electronic book)
9047428773 (electronic book)
1282603000
9781282603004
9789004175334 (hardback ; alkaline paper)
9004175334 (hardback ; alkaline paper)
Standard No. 9786612603006
10.1163/ej.9789004175334.i-460