Anders Winroth, professor of history at Yale, is the author of The Making of Gratian's Decretum, for which he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2003.
"This is a very significant contribution that stands out among the
crowded field of Viking history. Admirably balancing the expected
features of a survey work with a new orientation, Winroth does a
superb job of uniting the history of the Norse in the East (Russia
and the Byzantine and Arab world) with the history of the
Scandinavian homeland and its expansion to the West." Anthony
Perron, Loyola Marymount University--Anthony Perron"
"Winroth s latest publication is extremely organized and
well-written. It is highly recommended for students of the Middle
Ages, those interested in Viking culture or the power of
conversion. This work would also be an excellent secondary source
on an undergraduate syllabus relating to Church history. It is
well-researched and sourced, containing over twenty pages of
bibliographic material for further study." Robert P./i>--Robert
P. Russo "Catholic Books Review ""
Anders Winroth sThe Conversion of Scandinaviaprovides much material
to ponder as well as a great deal of information. His meticulous
gathering of materials opens new avenues for consideration, while
his thoughtful survey of the material will provide guidance for
anyone interested in the topic and period. Benjamin Hudson, The
Journal of Medieval Religious Cultures--Benjamin Hudson "The
Journal of Medieval Religious Cultures ""
Historical writing does not get any better than this vivid,
masterly and profoundly original account of a transformation not
only fascinating in itself but of real and enduring importance in
the shaping ofEurope. R.I. Moore, University of Newcastle upon
Tyne--R.I. Moore"
Winroth s is a fresh take on the Vikings, showing people with
agency and voices. Sometimes violent, they preferred negotiation.
Gift-getting and gift-giving drove their politics. When, in the
centuries around 1000, Scandinavians opted into Europe,
Christianity was a gift they chose. Jinty Nelson, Professor
Emerita, King s College London --Jinty Nelson"
Winroth takes us directly into the imaginative world of
pre-Christian Scandinavia through its vivid poetry; and into the
ambitions and sophistication of its leaders, through the most
up-to-date archaeology. He rewrites the history of the coming of
Christianity to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. In doing this,
he has added a new and challenging chapter to the well-known story
of the birth of Christian Europe. Peter Brown, Princeton
University
--Peter Brown EDITED"
"Winroth takes us directly into the imaginative world of
pre-Christian Scandinavia through its vivid poetry; and into the
ambitions and sophistication of its leaders, through the most
up-to-date archaeology. He rewrites the history of the coming of
Christianity to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. In doing this,
he has added a new and challenging chapter to the well-known story
of the birth of Christian Europe."--Peter Brown, Princeton
University
--Peter Brown EDITED
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