Danish Medieval History Saxo Grammaticus
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Saxo Grammaticus
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Author : Karsten Friis-Jensen
language : en
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Release Date : 1981
Saxo Grammaticus written by Karsten Friis-Jensen and has been published by Museum Tusculanum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Gesta Danorum
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Author : Saxo (Grammaticus)
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Medieval Texts
Release Date : 2015
Gesta Danorum written by Saxo (Grammaticus) and has been published by Oxford Medieval Texts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
Saxo was probably a canon of Lund Cathedral, at that period a Danish cathedral, and lived at the end of the twelfth century. He was in the service of Archbishop Absalon, who encouraged him to write a history of his own country from the beginnings up to his own time, with a strong Christian bias. Starting with the myths and heroic tales of primitive Scandinavia, he devoted the first nine of his sixteen books to legendary material before dealing with the first kings of the Viking age and finished in 1285, after relating the earlier exploits of King Cnut Valdemarsson. The activities of the Danish kings were intimately bound up with the monarchies of Norway and Sweden; Cnut the Great, one of Saxo's heroes, whose empire stretched as far as Britain and Iceland, was ruler of both these countries. In the last books Saxo took particular concern to describe the campaigns of Valdemar the Great and his warrior archbishop, Absalon, against the Wends of North Germany. The work is a prosimetrum, that is, in six of the first nine books he inserts poems, which are intended to parallel specimens of old Danish heroic poetry in Latin metres. Saxo's Latin prose style is often complex, based as it is on models like Valerius Maximus and Martianus Capella, but he is a lively and compelling story-teller, often displaying a rather sly sense of humour, and an interest in the supernatural. He is the first author to give a full account of Hamlet, whose adventures he relates at some length, the elements of which in a great many respects correspond surprisingly closely with the characters and incidents of Shakespeare's play. Volume II of Saxo Grammaticus contains books 11-16 of Saxo's work, mainly dealing with the history of the first Danish kings.
The History Of The Danes Books I Ix
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Author : Saxo (Grammaticus)
language : en
Publisher: DS Brewer
Release Date : 1998
The History Of The Danes Books I Ix written by Saxo (Grammaticus) and has been published by DS Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
In the early years of the thirteenth century the Danish writer Saxo Grammaticus provided his people with a History of the Danes, an account of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to the historical present. It isone of the major sources for the heroic and mythological traditions of northern Europe, though the complex Latin style and the wide range of material brought together from different sources have limited its use. Here Hilda Ellis Davidson, a specialist in Scandinavian mythology, together with the translator Peter Fisher, provides a full English edition; each of the first nine books is preceded by an introductory summary, and a detailed commentary follows on the folklore and life and customs of twelfth-century Denmark - including the sources of Hamlet, of which Saxo gives the earliest known account. HILDA ELLIS DAVIDSON's other books include The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England; PETER FISHER is also the translator of Olaus Magnus: A Description of the Northern Peoples. Both are available from Boydell & Brewer. `In the early years of the 13th century the Danish writer Saxo Grammaticus provided his people with a dignified and ambitious Latin account of their glorious past from the mythical past to the historical present -(He) collected the legends of Scandinavian gods and heroes, and arranged their exploits in a series of `biographies' which ostensibly formed an unbroken sequence. He took his tales from a variety of sources, and readers will find his collection of myths, folklore and fabulous history fascinating - An accurate and readable translation of the nine mythological books based on the best scholarly edition'. RUTH MORSE, BRITISH BOOK NEWS.
Danish Medieval History New Currents
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Author : Niels Skyum-Nielsen
language : en
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Release Date : 1981
Danish Medieval History New Currents written by Niels Skyum-Nielsen and has been published by Museum Tusculanum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with History categories.
Danish Medieval History - New Currents
The Nine Books Of The Danish History
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Author : Saxo Grammaticus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-01-04
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Originally titled Gesta Danorum ("Deeds of the Danes") this book is a patriotic work of Danish history, by the 12th century author Saxo Grammaticus ("Saxo the Learned.") It is the most ambitious literary undertaking of medieval Denmark and is an essential source for the nation's early history. Consisting of sixteen books written in Latin, Gesta Danorum describes Danish history and to some degree Scandinavian history in general, from prehistory to the late 12th century. In addition, Gesta Danorum offers singular reflections on European affairs from a unique Scandinavian perspective, supplementing what has been handed down by historians from Western and Southern Europe. This current volume presents Oliver Elton's English translation of the first nine books of Saxo's work, which focus on Norse Mythology. Included as well are over 50 pages of introductory material by Frederick Powell and all of the original illustrations from the 1905 edition of the book. This book is 338-pages.
The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus
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Author : Saxo (Grammaticus)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus written by Saxo (Grammaticus) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Denmark categories.
The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus
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Author : Saxo Grammaticus
language : en
Publisher: Alan Rodgers Books
Release Date : 2006-12-01
The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus written by Saxo Grammaticus and has been published by Alan Rodgers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Saxo Grammaticus, who's believed to have lived from 1150 until 1220 (though the dates are uncertain), wrote a sixteen-volume history of the Denmark that he lived in. Volumes X through XVI (oddly -- or perhaps not so oddly -- written first) are a conventional history of Saxo's day and age. But the first the volumes are the stuff of myth and legend, delightful tales of mythic Norse persons and circumstances. This book is comprised of those mythic volumes, and it's special stuff indeed.
The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus
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Author : Saxo (Grammaticus)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
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The Danish History Books I Ix
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Author : Grammaticus Saxo
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
The Danish History Books I Ix written by Grammaticus Saxo and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Fiction categories.
The Danish History
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Author : Grammaticus Saxo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-07
The Danish History written by Grammaticus Saxo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07 with History categories.
'The Danish History, Books I-IX' is an extraordinary historical work authored by Saxo Grammaticus, a renowned Danish historian and scholar. This enchanting book offers a comprehensive account of the early history of Denmark, providing readers with a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and historical events. He weaves these myths together with accounts of real historical figures, tracing the lineage of Danish rulers and their significant achievements. Through his meticulous storytelling, Saxo not only offers an engrossing narrative but also presents valuable insights into the cultural, social, and political landscape of ancient Denmark. The book delves into topics such as warfare, royal succession, and the customs and traditions of the Danish people, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this intriguing period in history. The story stands as a remarkable testament to Saxo Grammaticus' dedication to preserving Danish heritage and his skill in combining mythology and history.