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"The Norse Framework" investigates the internal structures that governed Viking society. Moving beyond the battlefield, this volume dissects the sociological and cultural engines of the North. It analyzes the rigid class hierarchy distinguishing the aristocracy, free farmers, and enslaved populations, while examining the function of the "Thing" assemblies in legal dispute resolution. The text also explores the fatalistic cosmology of the Norse religion, detailing how concepts of fate and ritual sacrifice underpinned their psychological resilience. From the economics of the agrarian farmstead to the intricate craftsmanship of their trade networks, this volume provides a comprehensive audit of daily life, belief systems, and the material culture that sustained the Viking phenomenon.
