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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.
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Heimskringla, Snorri Sturluson, Erling Monsen, Albert Hugh Smith
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- Released
- 1990
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- Title
- Heimskringla
- Subtitle
- Or, The Lives of the Norse Kings
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Released
- 1990
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 770
- ISBN10
- 0486263665
- ISBN13
- 9780486263663
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Folklore & Mythology, Mythology, Gifts for grandpa, Middle Ages, Scandinavian Literature
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- 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.