Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings - Hardcover

by Snorre Sturlason (Author), Erling Monsen (Editor)

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 of Magnus Erlingsson in the 12th century. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several sagas or stories. The first part, Ynglinga Saga, deals with the mythical origins of the Norwegian royal dynasty and its early history. The second part, Heimskringla or the Sagas of the Kings, covers the reigns of the Norwegian kings from Harald Fairhair to Magnus Barefoot. The third part, The Saga of the Earls, recounts the history of the Earls of Orkney and their relationship with the Norwegian kings.The book is a valuable source of information on Norse mythology, history, and culture. It provides a vivid and detailed description of the lives of the kings, their conquests, battles, alliances, and personal lives. It also sheds light on the social, economic, and political conditions of Norway during the Viking Age and the Middle Ages.The language of the book is poetic and rich in imagery, reflecting the author's talent as a poet. It also reflects the author's political views and his desire to glorify the Norwegian kings and their achievements. Overall, Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Norse history, mythology, and culture.1932. Contents: Snorre's Life; Snorre's Writings; The Manuscripts; Previous Translations; Character and Customs of the Nordic Races; The Origin of the Nordic Races; the Norse Kings; The Jutes, Angles and Saxons; England's Danish Kings; History of the Norse Kings: Ynglinga Saga; Halvdan the Black; Harald Hairfair; Hacon the Good; Eric's Sons; Hacon the Jarl; Olav Trygvason; St. Olav; Magnus the Good; Harald Hardrade; Olav Kyrre (or the Peaceful); Magnus Barefoot; Sigurd the Crusader and his brothers Eystein and Olav; Magnus the Blind and Harald Gilli (Gilchrist); Sigurd, Inge, and Eystein, the sons of Harald Gilli; Hacon Broad-shoulder; and Magnus Erlingson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.