This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 04002810
Title: An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland
Credits:
Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland" by J. J. A. Worsaae is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the influence and legacy of Scandinavian settlers on the British Isles, exploring the historical connections between the Danes, Norwegians, and the cultures of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Worsaae seeks to present a more balanced and comprehensive view of the impact these Norse people had during their conquests and settlements, challenging previously biased narratives. The opening of this work introduces readers to the author's intent, detailing his travels and research conducted at the behest of the Danish monarchy to investigate Scandinavian monuments across the British Isles. Worsaae outlines his aim to shed light on a historical period that has been overlooked and misrepresented, promising a clearer understanding of the Danish and Norwegian contributions to English history and culture. The author offers insights into the geographical context of the land and the significance of the Viking expeditions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their impact on local societies, customs, and institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Worsaae, Jens Jacob Asmussen, 1821-1885
EBook No.: 55409
Published: Aug 21, 2017
Downloads: 568
Language: English
Subject: Northmen -- Great Britain
Subject: Great Britain -- Civilization -- Scandinavian influences
Subject: Northmen -- Ireland
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04002810
Title: An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland
Credits:
Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Account of the Danes and Norwegians in England, Scotland, and Ireland" by J. J. A. Worsaae is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the influence and legacy of Scandinavian settlers on the British Isles, exploring the historical connections between the Danes, Norwegians, and the cultures of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Worsaae seeks to present a more balanced and comprehensive view of the impact these Norse people had during their conquests and settlements, challenging previously biased narratives. The opening of this work introduces readers to the author's intent, detailing his travels and research conducted at the behest of the Danish monarchy to investigate Scandinavian monuments across the British Isles. Worsaae outlines his aim to shed light on a historical period that has been overlooked and misrepresented, promising a clearer understanding of the Danish and Norwegian contributions to English history and culture. The author offers insights into the geographical context of the land and the significance of the Viking expeditions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their impact on local societies, customs, and institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Worsaae, Jens Jacob Asmussen, 1821-1885
EBook No.: 55409
Published: Aug 21, 2017
Downloads: 568
Language: English
Subject: Northmen -- Great Britain
Subject: Great Britain -- Civilization -- Scandinavian influences
Subject: Northmen -- Ireland
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.