Separates the Nordic peoples from the organizing principles, and attempts to describe life in their homelands and colonies in terms of ingenious responses to ho... » 

Separates the Nordic peoples from the organizing principles, and attempts to describe life in their homelands and colonies in terms of ingenious responses to hostile environments at home and overseas. After a survey of the ecology, social conventions and self-awareness of individuals and groups, this book covers the major areas of Norse activity. «