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050 4 $aPT7184$b.A53 2016
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100 1 $aAndersson, Theodore Murdock,$d1934-
245 14 $aThe sagas of Norwegian kings (1130-1265) :$ban introduction /$cTheodore M. Andersson.
264 1 $aIthaca, New York :$bCornell University Library,$c2016.
300 $axiii, 200 pages :$bmaps ;$c24 cm.
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
490 1 $aIslandica : a series in Icelandic and Norse studies ;$vvolume LIX
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $a"The purpose of the present volume is to provide the nonspecialist with a first orientation on the category of Icelandic sagas known as 'kings' sagas.' They are so titled because they typically, though not exclusively, recount the lives of the Norwegian kings from ca. 900 down to the thirteenth century."--p.vii
505 0 $aChronology of early Norwegian kings -- Medieval contacts between Norway and Iceland -- Early epitomes and biographies -- The character of kings: Morkinskinna and Fagrskinna -- An Imperiled world: Heimskringla -- In quest of a leader: Sverris saga -- A historical mirage: Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar.
650 0 $aSagas$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aOld Norse literature$xHistory and criticism.
650 0 $aKings and rulers in literature.
650 0 $aMonarchy$zNorway$xHistory$yTo 1500.
651 0 $aNorway$xKings and rulers.
651 0 $aNorway$xHistory$y1030-1397.
830 0 $aIslandica ;$v59.
852 00 $bglx$hPT7184$i.A53 2016
852 00 $bglx$hPT7184$i.A53 2016