Arii Thorgilsis Filii, Cognomento Froda, Id Est Multiscii Vel Polyhistoris, in Islandia Quondam Presbyteri, Primi in Septentrione Historici, Schedae,

By Ari Þorgilsson (froði)

Arii Thorgilsis Filii, Cognoment Froda, Id Est Multiscii Vel Polyhistoris, In Islandia Qu ndam Presbyteri, Primi In Septentrione Historici, Schedae, Seu, Libellus De Is-landia, Islendinga-bok Dictus, commonly known as " slendingab k" or "The Book of Icelanders," is a concise historical account of Iceland's settlement and early history. Written in the early 12th century by Ari Thorgilsson, often called "Frodi" (the Wise), it is considered the oldest prose work in Old Norse and a foundational text for understanding Icelandic history and culture.

This edition presents the text with scholarly context provided by Andreas Buss us and Jonas Gam. " slendingab k" offers invaluable insights into the social, political, and religious developments in Iceland from the time of its settlement to the author's present day. It remains an essential resource for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the history of Scandinavia and the medieval world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1179961021
• ISBN13: 9781179961026
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.7"