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Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and still regarded as... Read Full Overview

Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and still regarded as a national... Read Full Overview

Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings is a historical text written by the Icelandic author and historian, Snorre Sturlason. The book is a collection of sagas that chronicle the lives and reigns of the kings of Norway from the legendary Yngling dynasty to the reign of Magnus... Read Full Overview

Heimskringla is the best known of the Old Norse kings' sagas. It was written in Old Norse in Iceland by the poet and historian Snorri Sturluson (1178/79-23rd sept. 1241) ca. 1230. The name Heimskringla was first used in the 17th century, derived from the first two words of one... Read Full Overview

The sagas of Magnus the good, sons, Harold hardrada, high heroic spirits, battles, and mysteries

Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings is a historical masterpiece written by Snorre Sturlason, an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician, in the 13th century. The book is a comprehensive account of the Norwegian kings from the legendary Yngling dynasty to the reign... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Heimskringla, also known as The Lives of the Norse Kings, is a historical text written by Snorre Sturlason, an Icelandic historian and poet, in the 13th century. The book chronicles the history of the Norwegian kings from the legendary Yngling dynasty to the reign of Magnus Erlingsson... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview