Format:
1 online resource (354 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789004206144
Series Statement:
The Northern World Ser. v.53
Content:
Inspired by transnational research on medieval state formation, this book presents a comprehensive study of the political incorporation and subsequent judicial and administrative integration of Iceland, the Faroes, Shetland, and Orkney, into the Norwegian realm c. 1195-1397.
Content:
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Notes on the Use of Names -- Abbreviations -- Maps -- Introduction -- Theme -- The Norwegian medieval state -- Norway and the tributary lands in the perspective of national history -- Alternative perspectives -- Approach and plan of study -- The source material -- Part One Incorporation -- Chapter One In the Norwegian Kings' Sphere оf Interest -- The Norse world -- The Norwegian kings' policy in the south-west -- Conclusion -- Chapter Two The Norwegian King's Tributary Lands -- The designation "tributary land" -- King and earl, 1195-1267 -- Icelandic chieftains and the establishment of royal lordship -- Direct lordship over the Faroes -- Conclusion -- Part Two Integration -- Chapter Three Judicial Unity or Diversity? -- King Magnus's legislative project and the tributary lands -- Legislative authority -- Special legislation -- Conclusion -- Chapter Four The Establishment of the King's Administrative Apparatus -- The shrieval organization -- Lawmen and lawthing -- Other royal representatives in the administrative apparatus -- Conclusion -- Chapter Five Change and Continuity, 1270-1319 -- The Faroes -- Orkney -- Shetland -- Iceland -- Conclusion -- Chapter Six The Norwegian Realm and the Personal Union with Sweden, 1320-1350 -- Orkney -- Iceland -- Conclusion -- Chapter Seven On the Periphery of the Kingdom, 1351-1397 -- Orkney -- Shetland -- The Faroes -- Iceland -- Conclusion -- Conclusion To Serve a King, as all Other Lands in the World -- Incorporation -- Integration -- The tributary lands and the Norwegian medieval state -- Appendices -- Norwegian Kings and Regents c. 880-1442 -- Earls of Orkney and Caithness -- Royal Officials in Iceland, c. 1273-1397 -- Bibliography -- Primary sources -- Reference works -- Secondary literature -- Index.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004206137
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9789004206137
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=737795
