Women, Politics, and Social Networks in the Sagas of Norwegian Kings.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mindrebø, Markus Eldegard.

Series:

The Northern Medieval World Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Old Norse literature.

Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kalamazoo, MI : Medieval Institute Publications, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the roles and political agency of aristocratic women in the medieval Scandinavian kingdoms as depicted in the Old Norse kings' sagas. It examines how women influenced social networks, interpersonal bonds, and political power structures, challenging the notion of medieval politics as a predominantly male domain. Through analysis of saga narratives, the author highlights structured female participation in key political events, offering insights into early medieval societal trends and gender dynamics. Intended for scholars of medieval studies, gender studies, and Old Norse literature, the book contributes to understanding the historical portrayal of women in political and social contexts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

Contents

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

Part I: Women's Power Through Networks, ca. 950-1040

Chapter 1 The Female Network Organiser: Interpersonal Bonds as Political Tools

Chapter 2 Networks and Political Agency in Women's Speech

Part II: Testing the Boundaries

Chapter 3 Outside Encounters: Foreign Queens in Political Saga Narratives

Chapter 4 Vessels of Royal Power: Women in the Sagas' Immediate Past

Conclusion

Appendices

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781501517594

1501517597

OCLC:

1522806910