The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163307434)

The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus is a book edited by Oliver Elton. It presents the first nine books of the Danish History written by Saxo Grammaticus, a Danish historian and writer from the 12th century. The book covers the period from the mythological origins of Denmark to the reign of King Sweyn II, who ruled Denmark from 1047 to 1076. The Danish History is an important source for the history of Denmark and the surrounding regions during the Viking Age and the early Middle Ages. It is also a valuable source for the study of Norse mythology and legends. The book includes detailed descriptions of battles, political events, and cultural practices, as well as stories of legendary figures such as King Hrolf Kraki and the hero Beowulf. The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Denmark and the Viking Age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Elton
ISBN-10: 1163307432
ISBN-13: 9781163307434
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 562
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d