Sturluson, Snorri
Heimskringla
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486263663
- author:
- Sturluson, Snorri
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 832
- Dimensions:
- 13.72 x 4.57 x 21.34 centimetres
- Genre:
- European - German
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings
This comprehensive history of the Norse kings, written by Icelandic poet and chieftain Snorre Sturlason, chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. A significant section is devoted to the 15-year reign of Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. The author draws on earlier histories, oral traditions, and new material to present a nuanced and balanced account, enriched by over 130 illustrations and 5 maps.
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