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Heimskringla Or the Lives of the Norse Kings

by Snorre Sturlason

ISBN13: 9780486263663
ISBN10: 0486263665

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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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Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles reigns of 16 high kings, including Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Viking roving gives way to Christianity, unification of Norway. Over 130 illustrations and 5 maps.

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ISBN:: 9780486263663
Binding:: Trade Paperback
Publication date:: 05/01/1990
Publisher:: Dover Publications Inc
Pages:: 832
Height:: 1.80IN
Width:: 5.40IN
Thickness:: 1.50
Number of Units:: 1
Illustration:: Yes
Series Volume:: v. 4
UPC Code:: 2800486263665
Author:: Snorre Sturlason
Author:: Snorri Sturluson
Author:: Snorri
Author:: Erling Monsen
Author:: A. H. Smith
Author:: Snorri Sturluson
Author:: A. H. Smith
Author:: Erling Monsen
Subject:: Scandinavia History.
Subject:: History