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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roslund, Mats.

Contributor:

Crozier, Alan, 1953-

Series:

Northern world ; v. 33.

Northern world, 1569-1462 ; v. 33

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sweden--Civilization--Slavic influences.

Sweden.

Slavic countries--Civilization--Swedish influences.

Slavic countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 557 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-93658-8

9786611936587

90-474-2185-X

OCLC:

646789945

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004161894.i-557 DOI