Alison Finlay
Snorri Sturluson: Heimskringla Volume II
- ISBN 13:
- 9780903521895
- author:
- Alison Finlay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Viking Society For Northern Research (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 339
- Dimensions:
- 31.8 x 2.3 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Heimskringla is a collection of Old Norse sagas that tells the story of the kings of Norway from the late 9th century to the mid-13th century. Written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson, this work provides valuable insights into the history and culture of medieval Scandinavia.
Comprising four main sections, Heimskringla covers the reigns of eight Norwegian kings, including Harald Fairhair, Olaf Trygvesson, and Haakon IV. The text is based on earlier sources, but Sturluson's own accounts offer a unique perspective on these monarchs and their times.
Translated into English for modern readers, Heimskringla remains an important work of historical scholarship, offering a nuanced understanding of the medieval Norwegian monarchy and its place in the broader context of European history. With 339 pages of text, this paperback edition provides an accessible introduction to this fascinating period of Scandinavian history.
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