Richard Dance, Sara Pons-Sanz, and Brittany Schorn, eds. The Legacy of Medieval Scandinavian Encounters with England and the Insular World Studies in the Early Middle Ages 34. Turnhout: Brepols Publishers, 2025. Pp. 454. 157. 00 (cloth).

Key Points

• To examine the interactions and cultural exchanges between medieval Scandinavia and England, highlighting their impact.
• Edited collection of scholarly essays
• Focus on historical texts and artifacts
• Comparative analysis of cultural influences
• Highlights significant encounters that shaped medieval culture
• Identifies key legacies in literature and art
• Discusses implications for understanding medieval identities

Abstract