The Legacy of Medieval Scandinavian Encounters with England and the Insular World. Edited by RichardDance, Sara M.Pons‐Sanz and BrittanySchorn. Studies in the Early Middle Ages34. Turnhout: Brepols. 2025. 454 pp. + 11 b/w illustrations, 12 b/w tables, 5 b/w and 3 colour maps. €125. ISBN 978 2 503 60770 2 (hardback); ISBN 978 2 503 60771 9 (e‐book). | Synapse
February 21, 2026
The Legacy of Medieval Scandinavian Encounters with England and the Insular World. Edited by RichardDance, Sara M.Pons‐Sanz and BrittanySchorn. Studies in the Early Middle Ages34. Turnhout: Brepols. 2025. 454 pp. + 11 b/w illustrations, 12 b/w tables, 5 b/w and 3 colour maps. €125. ISBN 978 2 503 60770 2 (hardback); ISBN 978 2 503 60771 9 (e‐book).
Key Points
The book aims to explore the historical significance and cultural legacies of medieval Scandinavian interactions with England and the insular world.
Collection of essays by different scholars on various aspects of Scandinavian encounters
Analysis of historical texts and artifacts
Exploration of cultural influences and exchanges
In-depth discussions on archaeological findings
Highlights diverse perspectives on Scandinavian influence in England
Demonstrates the complexity of cultural exchanges during the medieval period
Suggests ongoing impacts of these encounters in later historical contexts
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