Texts and Contexts of the Oldest Runic Inscriptions

Texts and Contexts of the Oldest Runic Inscriptions
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9004123962
ISBN-13 : 9789004123960
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Download or read book Texts and Contexts of the Oldest Runic Inscriptions written by Tineke Looijenga and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This source publication of all older runic inscriptions provides fascinating information about the origin and development of runic writing, together with the archaeological and historical contexts of the objects. Moreover elaborate readings and interpretations are given of the runic texts.


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