The Danish History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438504261)

Grammaticus Saxo circa 1204 was a Danish writer who provided his people with a History of the Danes. He tells the story of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to the historical present. In northern Europe this book is considered a major account of the mythological traditions of the area. The introductory material is a good source of information. The nine books in this volume cover a wide range of topics. The book gives a detailed commentary on the folklore and life and customs of twelfth-century Denmark. Saxo is credited with the earliest account of Hamlet

Author: Saxo Grammaticus
ISBN-10: 1438504268
ISBN-13: 9781438504261
Publisher: Book Jungle
Language: English
Published: 10/22/2008
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.78d