num_pages: 770
description: Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Major section on 15-year reign of Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Based on earlier histories, oral traditions, plus new material by author, all presented with intelligence, warmth and objectivity. Over 130 illustrations and 5 maps.
language: English
title: Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings
titlecomplete: Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings
characters: Magnus Barefoot, Einar Thambarskelfir, Harald Gille, Halfdan the Black, Harald Hardrada, Olaf Kyrre, Olav den hellige, Magnus Erlingsson, Olaf Tryggvason
genres: Historical, Religion, Poetry, Nonfiction, Literature, Classics, Medieval, Mythology, History, Scandinavian Literature
ratings_count: 1324
places: Norway
publisher: Dover Publications