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1 online resource (xi, 279 pages). |
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text file |
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East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450,
1872-8103 ;
volume 52
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East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450 ; v. 52.
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| Summary |
"The Olsztyn Group in the Early Medieval Archaeology of the Baltic Region: The Cemetry at Leleszki (district of Szczytno, Poland) deals with a much neglected problem of the archaeology of the early Middle Ages. Between the 5th and the 7th century, the region of the Mazurian Lakes in northeastern Poland witnessed the rise of communities engaged in long-distant contacts with both Western and Eastern Europe. Known as the Olsztyn Group, the archaeological remains of those communities have revealed a remarkable wealth and diversity, which has attracted scholarly attention for more than 130 years. Besides offering a survey of the current state of research on the Olsztyn Group, Miroslaw Rudnicki introduces the monographic study of the Leleszki cemetery as one of the most representative sites. The prosperity and long-distance contact revealed by the examination of this cemetery shows that the West Baltic tribes had considerable influence in early medieval Europe, much more than scholars had been ready to admit until now"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Selected aspects of physical and nature geography -- The history and current state of research on the Olsztyn Group -- Burial customs -- The Olsztyn Group connections during the late migration period -- The cemetery in Leleszki -- The Olsztyn Group and the Galindians. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Archaeology, Medieval -- Poland -- Szczytno (Województwo Warmińsko-Mazurskie)
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Archaeology, Medieval. |
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Poland -- Szczytno (Województwo Warmińsko-Mazurskie) |
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Cemeteries -- Poland -- Szczytno (Województwo Warmińsko-Mazurskie) -- History.
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Cemeteries. |
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Balts (Indo-European people) -- Poland -- Szczytno (Województwo Warmińsko-Mazurskie) -- Social life and customs.
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History. |
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Manners and customs. |
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Szczytno (Województwo Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland) -- Civilization.
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Balts (Indo-European people) |
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Germany. |
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Civilization. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rudnicki, Mirosław. Olsztyn Group in the early medieval archaeology of the Baltic Region. Leiden ; Boston, MA : Brill, [2019] 9789004264946 (DLC) 2018046680 |
| ISBN |
9789004381728 (electronic book) |
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9004381724 (electronic book) |
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9789004264946 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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