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Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway
Paul Edwards
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Description for Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway
Paperback. Tells how the scions of the mythical gods and their descendants, the Swedish kings, colonised and subdued Norway, shire by shire, until King Harald Fairhair united the whole realm. This book reflects the attitude of Norway, torn by bloody feuds. Num Pages: 880 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNN; HBTG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1176.
Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and still regarded as a national treasure, Heimskringla influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centuries.
Product Details
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
880
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1964
Condition
New
Number of Pages
880
Place of Publication
Austin, TX, United States
ISBN
9780292730618
SKU
V9780292730618
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-40
About Paul Edwards
Snorri Sturluson was, without compare, the greatest historian of the Middle Ages. His translator, the late Lee M. Hollander, was a noted authority in the field of Old Norse literature.
Reviews for Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway
[Snorri Sturluson] speaks—as almost no other historian ever has spoken—with the authority of a man whose masterful skills would have made him one of the formidable, foremost in any of the events he records. So he saturates even remotely past happenings with a gripping first-hand quality...Hollander's translation is very good, fresh on every page ...Wherever you open the book, the ... Read more