Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings

by Snorri Sturluson

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About this book

Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Major section on 15-year reign of Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Based on earlier histories, oral traditions, plus new material by author, all presented with intelligence, warmth and objectivity. Over 130 illustrations and 5 maps.

Book Details

ISBN13	9780486263663
ISBN10	0486263665
Series/Work	OL1133521W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher	Dover Publications
Pages	770
Created At	January 30, 2025
Updated At	January 30, 2025
Last OL update	January 18, 2025

Subjects

Discovery and exploration Early works to 1300 Early works to 1800 Histoire History Iceland -- History Kings and rulers Mythology, norse Norse Northmen Norway, history Norway -- History Old Norse literature Sagas Scandinavia, history Scandinavia -- History Sources Teutonic race Translations into English

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