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Professor Michael D.C. Drout
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Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.
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Not Drout's or Modern Scholar's Best
- De Amy en 01-28-13
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The Modern Scholar
- Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 48 m
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Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.
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A Very Unique Read...(J/K)
- De Jade en 06-10-09
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The Modern Scholar: The Anglo-Saxon World
- De: Prof. Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
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Had the Angles and Saxons not purposefully migrated to the isles of the Britons and brought with them their already-well-developed use of language, Angelina Jolie may never have appeared in the movie Beowulf. Professor Michael D.C. Drout is at his best when lecturing on the fascinating history, language, and societal adaptations of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Perfect Intro to the Anglo-Saxon Period
- De Julie en 01-01-10
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The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales
- Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 4 h y 38 m
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In this course, Professor Michael D. C. Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition. Drout shows us how works as varied as the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Finnish Kalevala, and epic songs from the former Yugoslavia were shaped by their origins as songs sung - and composed - before a live audience. Understanding the oral roots of these great works lets us see them in a whole new light.
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Interesting and insightful
- De Bee en 01-13-16
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River Kings
- A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
- De: Cat Jarman
- Narrado por: Christine Rendel
- Duración: 11 h y 17 m
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Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into Catrine Jarman's temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings' route was far more varied than we might think—that with them came people from the Middle East, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain.
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Like school
- De Amazon Customer en 09-08-24
De: Cat Jarman
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The Modern Scholar
- The Giants of Russian Literature: Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov
- De: Prof. Liza Knapp
- Narrado por: Liza Knapp
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
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Russian literature of the 19th century is among the richest, most profound, and most human traditions in the world. This course explores this tradition by focusing on four giants: Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anton Chekhov. Their works had an enormous impact on Russian understanding of the human condition.
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beautifully wrought
- De D.P. en 09-25-11
De: Prof. Liza Knapp
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The Modern Scholar: Tolkien and the West
- Recovering the Lost Tradition of Europe
- De: Professor Michael Drout
- Narrado por: Michael Drout
- Duración: 5 h y 15 m
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The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are quite possibly the most widely read pieces of literature written in the 20th century. But as Professor Michael Drout illuminates in this engaging course of lectures, Tolkien's writings are built upon a centuries-old literary tradition that developed in Europe and is quite uniquely Western in its outlook and style. Drout explores how that tradition still resonates with us to this day, even if many Modernist critics would argue otherwise. He begins the course with the allegory of a tower....
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Not Drout's or Modern Scholar's Best
- De Amy en 01-28-13
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The Modern Scholar
- Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 48 m
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Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.
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A Very Unique Read...(J/K)
- De Jade en 06-10-09
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The Modern Scholar: The Anglo-Saxon World
- De: Prof. Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
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Had the Angles and Saxons not purposefully migrated to the isles of the Britons and brought with them their already-well-developed use of language, Angelina Jolie may never have appeared in the movie Beowulf. Professor Michael D.C. Drout is at his best when lecturing on the fascinating history, language, and societal adaptations of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Perfect Intro to the Anglo-Saxon Period
- De Julie en 01-01-10
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The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales
- Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 4 h y 38 m
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In this course, Professor Michael D. C. Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition. Drout shows us how works as varied as the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Finnish Kalevala, and epic songs from the former Yugoslavia were shaped by their origins as songs sung - and composed - before a live audience. Understanding the oral roots of these great works lets us see them in a whole new light.
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Interesting and insightful
- De Bee en 01-13-16
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River Kings
- A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
- De: Cat Jarman
- Narrado por: Christine Rendel
- Duración: 11 h y 17 m
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Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into Catrine Jarman's temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings' route was far more varied than we might think—that with them came people from the Middle East, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain.
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Like school
- De Amazon Customer en 09-08-24
De: Cat Jarman
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The Modern Scholar
- The Giants of Russian Literature: Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov
- De: Prof. Liza Knapp
- Narrado por: Liza Knapp
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
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Russian literature of the 19th century is among the richest, most profound, and most human traditions in the world. This course explores this tradition by focusing on four giants: Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anton Chekhov. Their works had an enormous impact on Russian understanding of the human condition.
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- De D.P. en 09-25-11
De: Prof. Liza Knapp
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The Modern Scholar
- Rings, Swords, and Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
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In this course, the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre are examined. Incisive analysis and a deft assessment of what makes these works so very special provides a deeper insight into beloved works and a better understanding of why fantasy is such a pervasive force in modern culture.
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An Informative, Stimulating, and Enjoyable Class
- De Jefferson en 09-27-11
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Modern Scholar: How to Think
- The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value
- De: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
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In How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Professor Michael D. C. Drout gives an impassioned defense and celebration of the value of the liberal arts. Charting the evolution of the liberal arts from their roots in the educational system of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and to the present day, Drout shows how the liberal arts have consistently been "the tools to rule", essential to the education of the leaders of society. Offering a reasoned defense of their continuing value, Drout also provides suggestions for improving the state of the liberal arts in contemporary society.
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A defense of the Liberal Arts
- De Steve and/or Jodene en 10-19-13
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The Real Valkyrie
- The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women
- De: Nancy Marie Brown
- Narrado por: Lu Banks
- Duración: 12 h y 42 m
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In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature to imagine her life and times, showing that Viking women had more power and agency than historians have imagined.
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A Shieldmaiden’s tale
- De Walter Harris en 04-28-23
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Valkyrie
- The Women of the Viking World
- De: Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
- Narrado por: Ann Richardson
- Duración: 9 h y 25 m
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Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who lives on the battlefield. They protect some, but guide spears, arrows, and sword blades into the bodies of others. Viking myths about valkyries attempt to elevate the banality of war - to make the pain and suffering, the lost limbs and deformities, the piles of lifeless bodies of young men, glorious and worthwhile. Rather than their death being futile, it is their destiny and good fortune, determined by divine beings.
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Great book horrible narrator
- De Zeb Williams en 06-13-22
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The Modern Scholar
- From Here to Infinity: An Exploration of Science Fiction Literature
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 58 m
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The best science fiction asks essential questions: What does it mean to be human? Are we alone in the universe, and what does it mean if we're not? Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout traces the history of science fiction in this series of stimulating lectures. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to today's cutting- edge authors, Drout offers a compelling analysis of the genre, including a look at the golden age of science fiction, New Wave writers, and contemporary trends in the field.
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Nerdy? Probably... Enjoyable? Yes
- De Timothy en 08-27-09
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The Makers of Scotland
- Picts, Romans, Gaels and Vikings
- De: Tim Clarkson
- Narrado por: David Vickery
- Duración: 8 h y 48 m
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During the first millennium AD the most northerly part of Britain evolved into the country known today as Scotland. The transition was a long process of social and political change driven by the ambitions of powerful warlords. At first these men were tribal chiefs, Roman generals, or rulers of small kingdoms.
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Good book easy to listen to
- De Jennifer S en 08-14-24
De: Tim Clarkson
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The Wolf Age
- The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire
- De: Tore Skeie
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 10 h y 26 m
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The Wolf Age takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. Warfare, plotting, backstabbing, and bribery abound as Tore Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life.
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Perspective matters
- De Ellen Wright en 08-08-24
De: Tore Skeie
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The Modern Scholar
- Dante and His Divine Comedy: The Modern Scholar
- De: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Narrado por: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Duración: 8 h y 26 m
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Kenyon College professor Dr. Timothy B. Shutt examines Dante's greatest work, The Divine Comedy, both in terms of its autobiographical elements and its allegorical meaning for the human race.
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A Tour de Force on a Tour de Force
- De John en 05-19-14
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The Modern Scholar: The Medieval World I: Kingdoms, Empires, and War
- De: Prof. Thomas F. Madden
- Narrado por: Thomas F. Madden
- Duración: 8 h y 19 m
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This all-encompassing investigation of a highly influential time period includes the major events of the era and informative discussion of empire, papacy, the Crusades, and the fall of Constantinople. During the course of these lectures, Professor Madden also addresses the rise of Islam, reform movements, and schisms in the church. In so doing, Professor Madden underscores the significance and grand scale of an age that continues to hold an undeniable fascination for people today.
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Another good course from a master
- De Chi-Hung en 11-01-09
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The Modern Scholar: Lore of the Stars
- The Mythological Narrative of the Night Sky
- De: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Narrado por: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Duración: 4 h y 19 m
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One of Kenyon College’s most honored professors, Timothy B. Shutt is widely renowned as a gifted polymath and lecturer. The night sky was the ancient world’s cinema, and storytellers have used this panorama to weave fascinating tales since the earliest days of mankind. This captivating series of lectures explores the mythological sagas found in the night sky and the history behind the names of the great constellations.
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Intro to the Mythology
- De Jeffrey L. Smith, PE en 07-07-14
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The Modern Scholar
- World's First Superpower: The Rise of the British Empire, 1497 to 1901
- De: Professor Denis Judd
- Narrado por: Denis Judd
- Duración: 7 h y 16 m
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This course will examine the growth and development of the largest empire in world history - the British Empire - beginning with the late 15th century Tudor dynasty in England and ending with the death of the Queen-Empress Victoria in 1901.
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Despite the stylish shortcomings
- De Chi-Hung en 03-06-10
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The Modern Scholar
- Law of the Land: A History of the Supreme Court
- De: Professor Kermit Hall
- Narrado por: Kermit Hall
- Duración: 8 h y 18 m
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This course explores the court as a living, breathing institution - one subject to the press of public opinion yet removed from its direct impact - one whose members have as often as not been vilified or praised. Listeners will come to know the court through a thorough study of its most significant decisions. The individual lectures explore both the personalities and legal reasoning behind, as well as the political impact of, these landmark cases.
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Myopic but Fun; Mislabeled
- De Logan Kedzie en 10-12-10
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- jewell
- 07-04-20
well presented and informative
You don't have to be a scholar to benefit from these interesting, informative, and well presented lectures from Professor Drout.
I have listened to his one on fantasy several times and I'm sure I will return to this one again.
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- Bridget
- 02-16-17
Great lectures
This is an awesome lecture series for beginner's in Norse culture to old pros. I absolutely loved it.
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- Andrew
- 04-11-16
Excellent
Hands down, best book if you want to know the facts on Vikings in a nice, condensed, and thought provoking lecture. This by far is a "must read" and recommend it to anyone beginning to take interest in the Vikings!
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-09-17
A nice start to the Norse ideology/culture
This is a nice start to learning about Norse ideology and culture. Loved that the speaker spoke parts in old Norse.
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- Robert Thompson
- 01-13-17
Too Short
Really love his series. I wish they were longer like the Great Courses.
Still worth the credit though.
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- Mike C
- 10-30-19
Thoroughly Enjoyed!
If you're interested in Viking history and culture, I highly recommend this book. Professor Drout does a fantastic job keeping you engaged throughout the book, and you can tell he really enjoys the content. His commentary on the ridiculousness of certain aspects of Viking literature or lore had me chuckling throughout.
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- Bob
- 12-27-20
Outstanding
Was completely unfamiliar with the subject. Learned a lot and feel like I have an overall picture that will allow for further learning. I had heard of Tolkien's great interest in the Norsemen and I read Magnus by George MacKay Brown. The Norsemen filled in the background for both of these. The only thing missing from the story is a final lecture describing the enduring influence of Norse culture on Western culture.
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- Marc
- 01-17-15
Crash Course on Norsemen and Norsewomen
What did you love best about The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture?
I have done a lot of recherche on "Nordic Culture" over the last 20 years and expected this course to "refresh" me from a different perspective. That is exactly what it did. I remembered why I got interested in those strange, funny, furious, free people. Michael Drout seems to "love" them just as well, his will to bridge the gap of time by trying to vocalize the language, his energy (though ignoring time frames and differences in geographic contexts) and the well delivered lectures (often starting with a common misconception / icon that is then revealed as a translation flaw or just poet's invention) make this course a must-have.
The course is short, much too short to even do the topic justice that Mr. Drout touches. This becomes more and more obvious when he constantly takes a short cut saying "but I won't get into this any further here" in the saga-related chapters.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Mr. Drout himself mentions that he would love to see movies being created from some of the sagas he quotes. While understanding why he feels this way, I cannot quite agree: Modern movies are based on very simple, very straight ideas and seemingly try to avoid ANY thinking on the audience's side. This approach obviously would never work with one of Mr. Drout's beloved Scandinavian sagas and he would most likely regret having mentioned his wish if he saw "Hollywood" picking up the idea :-)
That said, a tag line - provocative, sure - could be: They've been there, they've done that. All of it.
Any additional comments?
I love Mr. Drout's performances of Nordic and Germanic languages, although (being German) I did have my difficulties actually understanding some of the Germanic parts :-D
Nevertheless, by reciting (more or less original) texts Mr. Drout manages to give the listener a glimpse of the FEEL of how those people were, since your (spoken) language really tells a lot about you.
I would have wished for more details, especially on the differences between geographically separated groups of people. My own studies prepared me with some (good and bad) prejudices that I would have loved to challenge, alas there was no time.
Yes, the course does concentrate on literature - and is right in doing so, since archaeological proof is sparse. But there IS material that could be discussed. You CAN learn a lot about the life of someone if you have access to his clothing, the way he/she built houses and villages. There IS evidence that could have served the headline of this course better than written material that was created hundreds of years after the fact.
This topic is widely discussed among historians, and unfortunately Mr. Drout seems to ignore this, delivering what he considers "facts" as "reliable", even basing social critics on his personal view of (out of time frame) "constructed" literature. This was what I found disappointing, since it represents a branch of history education that does not care about facts. In other words: Written history is always faked by "victors". You don't get to hear the "other side" and, except in a very few side notes, Mr. Drout seems to ignore that "Understanding Vikings" (etc) is a more than questionable undertaking if your material is solely created by strangers, foreigners and people who did not understand (and did not WANT to understand) the social, philosophical and religious systems they were mocking about.
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- Murdo
- 06-23-19
Great insights and delivery.
I liked it. I liked the accounts of literature and the style of the delivery
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- terryparker
- 02-25-16
great study
great addition to knowledge especually if you enjoy Viking history. amazing insight and extra information
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