Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
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"Heimskringla; Or Chronicle of the Kings of Norway" is a historical work by the famous Icelandic poet and writer Snorri Sturluson, consisting of 16 sagas about the history of Norway. This book describes the events connected with the Scandinavian kings, starting from the legendary saga time and ending with the reign of Magnus III. Heimskringla not only tells about political events and battles, but also draws on folklore legends and myths that help to understand the cultural heritage of the Scandinavian peoples. This book is considered one of the important sources for the study of the medieval history of Northern Europe and Norse mythology."
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Snorri Sturluson
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1996-07-01
- Title
- Heimskringla
Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway - Subject
- Iceland -- History
Norway -- History
PT
Sagas -- Translations into English
Scandinavia -- History
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