Sturluson, Snorri

Heimskringla: Volume I

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ISBN 13:: 9780903521949
author:: Sturluson, Snorri
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Viking Society for Northern Research
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: History, Europe, General,
Condition:: New
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The Heimskringla is a historic account of Norway's early history, written by Snorri Sturluson. First published in 1906, this edition features the original text with minimal corrections.

Translated and edited for modern readers, the Heimskringla tells the story of Olaf Trygvesson's conversion to Christianity and his subsequent conquests in Norway. The book provides valuable insights into the country's early history and the lives of its medieval rulers.

A scanned copy of the original 1906 edition is available for download from the publisher, allowing readers to access the text with minimal typos. This paperback edition features 265 pages and a durable binding, making it an ideal choice for those interested in historical non-fiction.

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