IMC 2006: Sessions
Session 125: State Formation and Political Culture in Medieval Scandinavia
Monday 10 July 2006, 11.15-12.45
| Sponsor: | Centre for Medieval Studies, Universitetet i Bergen |
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| Organiser: | Leidulf Melve, Department for Archeology, History, Cultural Studies & Religion, Universitetet i Bergen |
| Moderator/Chair: | Jo Rune Ugulen, Centre for Medieval Studies, Universitetet i Bergen |
| Paper 125-a | The Making of a New Political Culture: Kings and Aristocracy in Sweden, c. 1250-1320 (Language: English) Index terms: Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 125-b | Conflict and Alliance (Language: English) Index terms: Law, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 125-c | Administrative Literacy in Scandinavia: A Comparative Perspective (Language: English) Index terms: Administration, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Abstract | The session will present new findings with regard to the study of state formation and political culture in Scandinavia. Lindkvist will discuss the role of the aristocracy in the making of political institutions and new instruments of legitimising political power. Opsahl will address the role of the aristocracy in the struggle for the Norwegian crown around 1450. In particular, attention will be paid to the extent to which the 'people at large' were mobilized in the struggles. Melve will look at the form and function of administrative literacy in a comparative perspective, hopefully providing a Stand der Forschung with regard to Scandinavia. |