{"product_id":"heimskringla","title":"Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway — Snorri Sturluson (Free Digital Download)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTranslated from Old Norse — Public Domain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeimskringla is the monumental 13th‑century saga‑cycle written by the Icelandic historian and poet Snorri Sturluson. It traces the legendary and historical kings of Norway from their mythic origins to the late 12th century, blending heroic storytelling with early medieval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection begins with the Yngling dynasty, whose lineage Snorri connects to the god Freyr, and moves through the rise of Norway’s early rulers, the unification of the kingdom, and the dramatic conflicts that shaped Scandinavia. Its centrepiece is the extensive saga of Saint Olaf II, followed by the fierce and far‑travelled exploits of Harald Hardrada, culminating in his death at Stamford Bridge in 1066 — the end of the Viking Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes all major sagas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalfdan the Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarald Fairhair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHakon the Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlaf Tryggvason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Olaf (Olaf Haraldsson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnus the Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarald Hardrada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlaf Kyrre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnus Barefoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigurd the Crusader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnus the Blind \u0026amp; Harald Gille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sons of Harald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHakon the Broad‑Shouldered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnus Erlingson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA foundational work for anyone interested in Norse history, Viking‑Age kingship, or the saga tradition that shaped medieval Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also read this book online through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/cache\/epub\/598\/pg598-images.html\"\u003etext version\u003c\/a\u003e hosted at Project Gutenberg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paganheim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59485073211678,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/2432\/2846\/files\/Heimskringla-Cover.png?v=1781852388","url":"https:\/\/paganheim.com\/products\/heimskringla","provider":"Paganheim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}