The Flatey Book and Recently Discovered Vatican Manuscripts Concerning America as Early as the Tenth Century (Classic Reprint): Documents Now ... America Was Settled by Norsemen Five Hudred y - Softcover

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New primary sources illuminate North America's early ties to Norse exploration and Greenland church history.

This book assembles a pair of documentary strands: excerpts from the Flatey Book and newly published Vatican manuscripts that touch on America as early as the tenth century. The edition makes these age-old records accessible, with translations and notes that help readers compare medieval accounts with later history.

- Explore firsthand passages about Norse voyages to Vinland and life in Greenland.
- See how church officials and rulers discussed missions, governance, and faith in the North Atlantic world.
- Compare Icelandic saga material with papal correspondence to better understand early contact with North America.
- Gain context on how medieval writers framed exploration, settlement, and religious life.

Ideal for readers of medieval history, Norse exploration, and primary-source scholarship seeking firsthand insight into early trans-Atlantic connections.

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