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Orkneyinga Saga: The History of the Earls of Orkney (Paperback, 1981)
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Title: Orkneyinga Saga. Author: Paul Edwards. Translator: Paul Edwards, Hermann Palsson. Contributor: Paul Edwards (Translated by), Hermann Palsson (Translated by). Format: Paperback. Type: Paperback.
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Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author, the Orkneyinga Saga is an intriguing fusion of myth, legend and history. The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action, it tells of an era when the islands were still part of the Viking world, beginning with their conquest by the kings of Norway in the ninth century. The saga describes the subsequent history of the Earldom of Orkney and the adventures of great Norsemen such as Sigurd the Powerful, St Magnus the Martyr and Hrolf, the conqueror of Normandy. Savagely powerful and poetic, this is a fascinating depiction of an age of brutal battles, murder, sorcery and bitter family feuds.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780140443837
eBay Product ID (ePID)86724697
Product Key Features
Book TitleOrkneyinga Saga: the History of the Earls of Orkney
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterature, Genealogy, Books
Publication Year1981
Number of Pages256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight191g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 06 Jul, 2017
Easy reading. compact paperback
A fascinating insight into the origins of Orkney. The facts have been well researched, and as far accurate as it can be. I highly recommend the book to anyone wishing to research the islands connection with Norway.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Jan, 2020
great history book
great history book this is a blood and guts account of Viking life in the uk some passages are a little short on detail but a clear indication of Viking life is hereVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Oct, 2021
Orkney Earls - top stuff!
If you want to read a 'first hand account' of the first earls of Orkney, this is for you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Mar, 2023
A great history.
This is a great history of the jarls of Orkney. Puts you right there.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Dec, 2021
vikings
great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
