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Collectibles: The Mead-Hall: The Feasting Tradition in Anglo-Saxon England

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The Mead-Hall: The Feasting Tradition in Anglo-Saxon England

by Pollington, Stephen
Collectible Description

Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked interior text. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine strip. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Book Overview

Communal meals were an important part of Anglo-Saxon society. They were enjoyed by nobles and yeomen, warriors, farmers, churchmen and laity. Some of the feasts were informal communal gatherings ( gebeorscipe ) while others were formal ritual gatherings ( symbel ). Using the evidence of Old English texts...

Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good
$
79.00
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