King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway: From Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Sturluson, Snorri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140441832 ISBN 13: 9780140441833

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1976

Synopsis

This compelling Icelandic history describes the life of King Harald Hardradi, from his battles across Europe and Russia to his final assault on England in 1066, less than three weeks before the invasion of William the Conqueror. It was a battle that led to his death and marked the end of an era in which Europe had been dominated by the threat of Scandinavian forces. Despite England's triumph, it also played a crucial part in fatally weakening the English army immediately prior to the Norman Conquest, changing the course of history. Taken from the Heimskringla—Snorri Sturluson's complete account of Norway from prehistoric times to 1177—this is a brilliantly human depiction of the turbulent life and savage death of the last great Norse warrior-king.

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About this title

About the Author:

Snorri Sturluson (1179–1241) was the son of an upstart Icelandic chieftain. He rose to become Iceland’s richest and, for a time, most powerful leader.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 1976
• ISBN 10: 0140441832
• ISBN 13: 9780140441833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192