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In the early years of the thirteenth century the Danish writer Saxo Grammaticus provided his people with a 'History of the Danes', an account of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to the historical present. It is one of the major sources for the... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

Saxo Grammaticus's The History of the Danes is a seminal work of Scandinavian history, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the culture and people of Denmark from the earliest recorded times to the twelfth century. This edition contains the first nine books of the... Read Full Overview

Originally titled Gesta Danorum ("Deeds of the Danes") this book is a patriotic work of Danish history, by the 12th century author Saxo Grammaticus ("Saxo the Learned.") It is the most ambitious literary undertaking of medieval Denmark and is an essential source for the nation's... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A sweeping doorway into a distant world, The Danish History, Books I-IX invites you to walk alongside the early kings and chroniclers who shaped a shoreline of myths and reality. This restored edition presents Saxo Grammaticus's legendary medieval history in a translated form... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus. The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus: With some considerations on Saxo's sources, histor. methods, and folk-lore. This book, "The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus",... Read Full Overview