{"product_id":"the-meadhall","title":"The Meadhall","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommunal meals were an important part of Anglo-Saxon society. They were enjoyed by nobles and yeomen, warriors, farmers churchmen and laity. Some of the feasts were informal communal gatherings (gebeorscipe) while others were formal ritual gatherings (symbel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the evidence of Old English texts - including the epic Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, Stephen Pollington shows that the idea of feasting remained central to early English social traditions long after the physical reality had declined in importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe words of the poets and saga-writers are supported by a wealth of archaeological data dealing with halls, settlement layouts and magnificent feasting gear found in many early Anglo-Saxon graves. Three appendices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e¥ Hall-themes in Old English verse;\u003cbr\u003e\n¥ Old English and translated texts;\u003cbr\u003e\n¥ The structure and origins of the warband.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Pollington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44230698008737,"sku":"9781898281542","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/pvg6my-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1747592290","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/the-meadhall","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}