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Bloodtaking And Peacemaking: Feud, Law, And Society In Saga Iceland,New
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Dubbed By The New York Times As 'One Of The Most Soughtafter Legal Academics In The County,' William Ian Miller Presents The Arcane Worlds Of The Old Norse Studies In A Way Sure To Attract The Interest Of A Wide Range Of Readers. Bloodtaking And Peacemaking Delves Beneath The Chaos And Brutality Of The Norse World To Discover A Complex Interplay Of Ordering And Disordering Impulses. Miller'S Unique And Engaging Readings Of Ancient Iceland'S Sagas And Extensive Legal Code Reconstruct And Illuminate The Society That Produced Them.People In The Saga World Negotiated A Maze Of Violent Possibility, With Strategies That Frequently Put Life And Limb In The Balance. But There Was A Paradox In Striking The Balanceone Could Not Get Even Without Going One Better. Miller Shows How Blood Vengeance, Law, And Peacemaking Were Inextricably Bound Together In The Feuding Process.This Book Offers Fascinating Insights Into The Politics Of A Stateless Society, Its Methods Of Social Control, And The Role That A Uniquely Sophisticated And Selfconscious Law Played In The Construction Of Icelandic Society.'Illuminating.'Rory Mcturk, Times Literary Supplement'An Impressive Achievement In Ethnohistory; It Is An Amalgam Of Historical Research With Legal And Anthropological Interpretation. What Is More, And Rarer, Is That It Is A Pleasure To Read Due To The Inclusion Of Narrative Case Material From The Sagas Themselves.'Dan Bauer, Journal Of Interdisciplinary History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking'? A: 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking' explores the complex interplay of feud, law, and society in Saga Iceland, focusing on how these elements are intertwined within the Old Norse world.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking' is William Ian Miller, a noted legal academic recognized for his work in Old Norse studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking' is available in paperback binding, making it both durable and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 415 pages, providing an extensive examination of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking' published? A: 'Bloodtaking and Peacemaking' was published on February 15, 1997.
- Q: What insights does the book offer about Icelandic society? A: The book offers insights into the politics of a stateless society, social control methods, and the role of sophisticated law in shaping Icelandic society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Norse studies? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging manner that appeals to a wide range of readers, including those new to Norse studies.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include blood vengeance, law, peacemaking, and the negotiation of violent possibilities in the saga world.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for this book? A: Yes, it has received praise from sources like the New York Times and the Times Literary Supplement for its illuminating approach and impressive achievement in ethnohistory.
- Q: Does the book include narrative case material from sagas? A: Yes, it incorporates narrative case material from the sagas, enriching its historical and legal analysis.