1
of
1
Orkneyinga Saga
The History of the Earls of Orkney
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 724 ratings, 80 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2400
$2600
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Orkneyinga Saga
$2400
$2600
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Orkneyinga Saga
A Norse saga recounts the conquest of the northern Scottish isles by the Viking kings of Norway during the ninth century.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
A fascinating account of the time of the Vikings and the feuds of the Orkney Isles.
Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author, 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780140443837
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 1981
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Hermann Palsson
- Translated by Paul Edwards
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 194g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Hermann Palsson was General Editor of the New Saga Library and author of many books on the history and literature of medieval Iceland. He has translated many sagas for Penguin Classics.
More from Arts & Culture
View all-
Dylan's Pick -
New Release -
-
Clearance -
-
-
-
New ReleaseWicked For Good: The Official Advent Calendar
Calendar$5900Elsewhere:$6999Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
-
-
-
New Release
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
