"Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway" by Snorri Sturluson is a journey through the sagas of Norse rulers, from the age of Vikings to the end of the 12th century, revealing the political plays and cultural heart of Norway. The book starts with Halfdan the Black, showing his path to power, his struggles in war against kings like Sigtryg, and his sad end. Woven with ancient songs and sagas, the book mixes myth, poetry, and history to give an exciting and real look at Norse culture and its values in a time of chaos.
Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
By Snorri Sturluson
Witness the epic rise and fall of Norwegian kings as ancient sagas and historical accounts blend together, painting a vivid portrait of a kingdom forged in battle and steeped in Norse tradition.
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1996-07-01
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About the AuthorSnorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the Prose Edda, which is a major source for what is today known about Norse mythology and alliterative verse, and Heimskringla, a history of the Norse kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egil's Saga. He was assassinated in 1241 by men claiming to be agents of the King of Norway.
Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the Prose Edda, which is a major source for what is today known about Norse mythology and alliterative verse, and Heimskringla, a history of the Norse kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egil's Saga. He was assassinated in 1241 by men claiming to be agents of the King of Norway.
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