Trees in Anglo-Saxon England
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A powerful exploration of trees in both the real and the imagined Anglo-Saxon landscape.
Anglo-Saksische StudiesReeks
Deze serie duikt in het hart van Angelsaksisch Engeland en onderzoekt de periode van het einde van Romeins Brittannië tot de Normandische verovering. Het presenteert vooraanstaand academisch onderzoek en belangrijke herzieningen van centrale thema's, gebaseerd op archeologie, geschiedenis, kunstgeschiedenis, taal en literatuur. De collectie stimuleert vergelijkende studies met aangrenzende bevolkingsgroepen en perioden, en verwelkomt interdisciplinaire benaderingen.
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Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
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The origins of England's regional cultures are here shown to be strongly influenced by the natural environment and geographical features.
Elves and elf-belief during the Anglo-Saxon period are reassessed in this lively and provocative study.
Environment, Society and Landscape in Early Medieval England
Time and Topography
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The book explores how England's diverse regional cultures have been shaped by the natural environment and geographical characteristics. It delves into the interplay between landscape and cultural identity, highlighting how physical surroundings have influenced traditions, practices, and community development across different regions. Through this examination, it reveals the deep connections between place and culture in England's history.
Winner of the Best First Monograph from the International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England (ISSEME) 2021. An examination of the Old English medical collections, arguing that these texts are products of a learned intellectual culture.