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Social and political formations in the Scandinavian areas, 8th-10th century: The martial perspective

2009; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Linguagem: Espanhol

1941-0476

Charlotte Hedenstierna‐Jonson,

Medieval Architecture and Archaeology

Resumen: La Alta Edad Media europea corresponde a la prehistoria reciente en Escandinavia. Es la epoca de los vikingos, cuando la ideologia marcial dominaba la estructura social. Los conflictos armados fueron uno de los mas importantes factores de las reformas y cambios sociales que condujeron a la primera construccion de la nacion y la formacion del estado. El desarrollo social y politico se refleja en las fortificaciones y la toponimia con connotaciones militares, creando un paisaje arqueologico de defensa. Palabras clave: Escandinavia, vikingos, Edad del Hierro, estructuras politicas, fortificaciones, sociedad marcial. Abstract: European Early Middle Ages constitutes late pre-history in Scandinavia. This was the era of the Vikings and martial ideology dominated the societal structure. Armed conflicts were one of the most important factors in the reformations and societal changes that led to the early state formation and nation building. The social and political development is reflected in fortifications and place-names with military connotations creating an archaeological landscape of defence. Keywords: Scandinavia, Viking, Iron Age, political structures, fortifications, martial society.