Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway
Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 2002. 4th Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Item #2354087
ISBN: 0292730616
4th printing. Spine creased, a couple smudges on edges, minor wear to corners. Binding tight and square, text clean and unmarked.
xxvi, 854 pp. Translated, with introduction and notes, by Lee M. Hollander, maps and woodcut illustrations throughout text. 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 treasure, Heimskringla influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centuries.
Price: $30.00