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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454420203321

Autore

Roslund Mats

Titolo

Guests in the house [[electronic resource] ] : cultural transmission between Slavs and Scandinavians 900 to 1300 a.d. / / by Mats Roslund ; translated from Swedish by Alan Crozier

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, c2007

ISBN

1-281-93658-8

9786611936587

90-474-2185-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (583 p.)

Collana

Northern world, , 1569-1462 ; ; v. 33

Altri autori (Persone)

CrozierAlan <1953->

Disciplina

303.48/2480470902

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Sweden Civilization Slavic influences

Slavic countries Civilization Swedish influences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Materials -- Chapter One. The Power Of The Past -- Chapter Two. The Encounter -- Chapter Three. Preparing The Gift -- Chapter Four. Scandinavian Reception -- Chapter Five. Slavic Guests In The Scandinavian House -- Literature -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Mats Roslund discusses the presence of Slavic visitors in the area corresponding to modern Sweden during the period 900-1300 AD. Ethnic and cultural identity are seen through the reproduction of a Slav style in every-day pottery. The interpretation is preceded by an introduction to Slav archaeology and cultural identity expressed in material culture. The focus is on a pottery type called Baltic ware. Baltic ware has traditionally been regarded as a purely Slavic product, reaching Scandinavia through trade and free-moving artisans or as a result of co-operation between Slavic and Scandinavian potters. The aim of the book is to capture the dynamics in the interaction, to distinguish regional differences between the two traditions and present a contextual interpretation.