Title: Unpredictability and presence : Norwegian kingship in the High Middle Ages /
Authors: Orning, Hans Jacob
Publisher: Brill,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Monarchy Norway History; State, The.; Civilization, Medieval.; König; Norway Kings and rulers History.
Contents: Ideal subordination : obedience and service -- The forerunner : the relationship to God -- The relationship to the king -- Practical subordination : loyalty -- The relationship between king and retainers -- The relationship between the king and the magnates -- The relationship between the king and the peasants -- Unpredictability and presence -- Norwegian kings 1161-1319 -- Larger factional groups 1177-1240 -- Titles of some important royal officials.