10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTHING»
Discover the use of
Althing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Althing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Growth of Scandinavian Law
Article 11 he ceases to hold office if this is approved by a plebiscite held after a
three-fourths vote of the United Althing. Article 13 provides that the "President
exercises his authority through his ministers." Under Article 15 the "President ...
In 930 the first nationwide parliament in Iceland, known as the Althing, was
established. Local regional assemblies, called things (things), had already been
established for the arbitration of disputes between settler families. Each thing was
...
Jonathan Wilcox, Zawiah Abdul Latif, 2006
3
Constitutions of Nations Volume Ii France to New Zealand
Except with the consent of the Althing, he may not make such agreements if they
entail renouncement of or servitude on territory or territorial waters or if they imply
constitutional changes. Art. 22. The President shall summon the Althing every ...
4
Covenant and Commonwealth: From Christian Separation Through ...
The lawspeaker had to have a thorough knowledge of the law, since he had to
recite aloud the body of Icelandic law in the presence of the majority of those
present at the Althing over the course of his three-year term with certain sections,
such ...
5
Delegation and Accountability in European Integration: The ...
TABLE 1 Ill-IA RELATED QUESTIONS IN ALTHING (111914118) Year Written
rIbtal Oral Total Topical Total Questions — questions — hour EEA related EEA
related questions — EEA related 1991-02 8 89 4 180 5 56 1992-93 3 103 6 141
4 35 ...
Torbjorn Bergman, Erik Damgaard, 2013
6
Íslendinga Saga: A History of the Old Icelandic Commonwealth
Althing was established. And every man (i.e. every adult male who enjoyed
normal rights and privileges?) in this land gave him a penny" for this (i.e. for
exploring the country), but afterwards he gave this money to the temples. The
terseness of ...
7
Ring of Seasons: Iceland--Its Culture and History
The Althing consisted of a Law Court (logre'tta), where the godar had the vote
and laws were passed or amended, and a Judicial Court, where cases were tried
. Thus legislative and judicial powers were separated to some extent, though not
...
8
Iceland's 1100 Years: The History of a Marginal Society
But Reykjavik was supported by most of the officials, who maybe did not look
forward to residing in tents at I>ingvellir during the Althing session. There was no
building there which could accommodate the assembly, and it seems that no one
...
The Althing was a cross between a court, a parliament and a festival. It met at
midsummer each year for two weeks at Thingvellir (a rocky plain to the east of
Reykjavik), and while only men could vote, entire families made the journey.
Everyone ...
Tracey Ann Schofield, 2002
10
Vikings (ENHANCED eBook)
The higher level, the Althing, was a national assembly that met once each year to
deal with broader issues of governance. The Althing was a cross between a court
, a parliament and a festival. It met at midsummer each year for two weeks at ...
Tracey Ann Schofield, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTHING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Althing is used in the context of the following news items.
Blasphemy Legalized: Icelandic Pirate Party Passes Its First Bill
According to the Iceland Monitor, all three Pirate Party MPs stood in the parliament (known as the Althing) during the vote and said "Je suis ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
Now Legal in Iceland: Blasphemy
The country's parliament, the Althing, voted almost unanimously to remove blasphemy from the Icelandic Penal Code yesterday, the Iceland ... «Newser, Jul 15»
Something's fishy
The object of my journey, the Viking parliament or the Althing at Thingvellir, lies inland, some 45km east of Reykjavik, and is a Unesco World ... «Hindu Business Line, Jul 15»
Iceland: 9 reasons why Rainbow Reykjavik is a travel bucket list's …
... a candle-lit picnic of local beers in the gardens of Althing, Iceland's national parliament. Pink Iceland understand it's the little things that count. «Gay Star News, Jul 15»
Trip across Iceland includes sights both rugged and regal
On this site in 930 A.D., the world's first parliamentary body, the “Althing”, was created by the Scandinavian-Viking settlers who arrived a scant ... «TBO.com, Jun 15»
World's oldest parliament was established: 5 historic events on 23rd …
In the year 930, World's oldest parliament, Althing was established in Iceland. 2. In the year 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent ... «indiatvnews.com, Jun 15»
The Scandinavian Heritage: Iceland, the Enchanted Island
The Althing (parliament) dates to 930 and is called the “Grandmother of Parliaments.” Christianity was adopted as the religion of the land in ... «Walker Pilot Independent, Jun 15»
Irish beat Vikings to Iceland
When they did arrive, the Vikings established a sophisticated society, setting up the Althing, the world's oldest parliamentary assembly. «The Sunday Times, May 15»
Skene: SNP not a 'foreign, centralising force'
Danus Skene prior to the Althing debate in Tingwall last month. Photo: Shetnews THERE is “no way” the Scottish government can defend local ... «Shetland News, May 15»
Election: Skene rejects Lab-Lib accusations over SNP 'centralisation'
The supposed Althing 'love-fest' between Danus Skene and Gerry McGarvey didn't last long. “This dossier nails that lie. No true liberal would ... «Shetland News, Apr 15»
