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Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway (Paperback)

by Snorri Sturluson (Author), Lee M. Hollander (Translator)
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[Snorri Sturluson] speaks—as almost no other historian ever has spoken—with the authority of a man whose masterful skills would have made him one of the formidable, foremost in any of the events he records. So he saturates even remotely past happenings with a gripping first-hand quality...Hollander's translation is very good, fresh on every page ...Wherever you open the book, the life grips you and you read on.... (Ted Hughes New York Review of Books )

Among the many contibutions to world literature that ancient Iceland has given us, Heimskringla stands out as one of the truly monumental works. Among medieval European histories in the vernacular it has no equal. (Modern Philology )

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"[Snorri Sturluson] speaks--as almost no other historian ever has spoken--with the authority of a man whose masterful skills would have made him one of the formidable, foremost in any of the events he records. So he saturates even remotely past happenings with a gripping first-hand quality. . . Hollander's translation is very good, fresh on every page . . . Wherever you open the book, the life grips you and you read on . . ." --Ted Hughes, New York Review of Books

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  • Paperback: 880 pages
  • Publisher: University of Texas Press (1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0292730616
  • ISBN-13: 978-0292730618
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory reading for medievalists, August 9, 2001
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Snorri, an often unscrupulous (and very successful) politician who lived in the real world, was also a very learned man. He was arguably the greatest historian of medieval Europe, and in his methods he has often been compared to Thucydides. "Heimskringla" means "the world is round" -- appropriate for a people who considered the entire world their arena -- and is the overall title given to his collection of earlier sagas, rationalized and pruned of recognizable nonsense, which is still the basis of history in the North. Snorri's style is simplicity itself and because "history" until very recently concerned itself with the actions of great men, he spends considerable time detailing the interrelationships among the many leaders of Scandinavia -- and especially of Harald "Fairhair," who conquered and united the many domains of those leaders. (Why "Fairhair"? Read the saga.) The roots of William the Conqueror are here, as well as those of Canute and St. Olaf. This simply-illustrated edition noted above runs to nearly 900 pages and is generally regarded as the best, but any will do. This is history, literature, genealogy, and mythology, and should be read by anyone with a serious interest in medieval history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be daunted, July 10, 2007
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Don't be afraid to start this very, very long book. You can skip around and read the exciting histories of the kings of Norway. I loved the tale of how Norway's "1st King" Harald Fairhair conquered the kingdom for the sake of a gal he liked. The sections on St. Olaf are good too. Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Interesting Reading, December 15, 2005
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First of all, a great translation! Fun and interesting (often very violent) reading. A good history also. Worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: Contains only Medieval Kings
Any prospective reader should know that Snorri has not written a comprehensive history of ALL of the Norwegian kings. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dalek

3.0 out of 5 stars Onward, Christian Vikings!
"The Heimskringla" was written around 1230 by Snorri Sturluson, a powerful Icelandic chief living in Norway. Read more
Published on October 19, 2006 by Ashtar Command

4.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Hakon the Good!
I have never read a more hilarious piece of academic literature. The Norse Kings are so funny... you wouldn't believe how many of them died in drunken accidents. Read more
Published on March 16, 2003 by Word Ninja

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