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Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions
Terje Spurkland
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Description for Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions
Paperback. Runes, a unique functional writing system were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. This book presents an account of the Norwegian examples throughout the period of their use. Translator(s): Hoek, Betsy van der. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACSN; CFF; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340. 218 pages, black & white illustrations. Runes, a unique functional writing system were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. This book presents an account of the Norwegian examples throughout the period of their use. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2ACSN; CFF; CFLA. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight: 336. Translator(s): Hoek, Betsy van der.
Runes, a unique functional writing system, exclusive to northern and eastern Europe, were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. They were not written, but carved - in stone, and on jewellery, weapons, utensils and wood. The content of the inscriptions is very varied, from owner and carpenter attributions on artefacts to memorials to the deceased on erected stones; contrary to popular belief, they are not necessarily magical or mystical, and the post-it notes of ... Read more
Runes, a unique functional writing system, exclusive to northern and eastern Europe, were used for some 1300 years in Scandinavia, from about AD 200 till around the end of the fourteenth century, when the runic alphabet finally gave way to the modern writing system. They were not written, but carved - in stone, and on jewellery, weapons, utensils and wood. The content of the inscriptions is very varied, from owner and carpenter attributions on artefacts to memorials to the deceased on erected stones; contrary to popular belief, they are not necessarily magical or mystical, and the post-it notes of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
218
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843835042
SKU
V9781843835042
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-11
Reviews for Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions
A hand-book full of surprising insights. A splendid guide to the Norwegian runes and it can be strongly recommended both to the beginner and to the advanced reader. JOURNAL OF MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY A thorough, learned, and most attractively written examination of Norwegian runes and runic inscriptions. It provides an excellent introduction to the subject. SPECULUM ... Read more