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Did Vikings have social mobility within their three-class system?
The three Scandinavian countries – modern successors to Viking societies – are famed for their social egalitarianism and equity. This can be partly traced back to the Viking era, where social mobility was, to a degree, relatively fluid.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Book review: Thralldom - A History of Slavery in the Viking Age by Stefan Brink
The hierarchical nature of Viking societies and the backbone of their economy were underpinned by slavery and the trade in human flesh. Stefan Brink offers up a new analysis of human bondage, by and for Vikings, offering fresh insights into this little-studied, sordid dark corner of Viking history.2 years ago — Reviews -
Book review: The Viking World
Bridging the academic generational gap with older minds and younger ones, The Viking World by Stefan Brink and Neil Price stands as the authoritative work on all (and I mean all) aspects of Viking history and culture.2 years ago — Reviews
