Heimskringla - or The Lives of The Norse Kings

Snorre Sturlason

Dover

1990

770 páginas

1d 1h 40m

ISBN-10: 0486263665

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.