Download or read book The Norwegian account of Haco s expedition against Scotland A D MCCLXIII now first published in the original Islandic from the Flateyan and Frisian mss with a literal English version and notes By the Rev James Johnstone written by Sturla Þórðarson and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Norwegian Account of Haco s Expedition Against Scotland A D 1263 written by Sturla Þórðarson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Norwegian Account of Haco's Expedition Against Scotland, A. D. 1263: Now First Published, in the Original Islandic, From the Flateyan and Frisian Mss. With a Literal English Version and Notes The situation of the Kings of the Isles was peca iiariy delicate, for, thongh their territories were gettin sive, yet they, were hy no tneans a match for the neigh honring states. On this account allegiance ovas extorted from then: by difi'atent Samreigns.' thejhebridian Prin ces considered this involuntary homage 'as, . At least, implying proteilion: and, when that was not aforded, dhey shanghe themselves. Justifiedin forming new connexe on: more conducive to their fafety. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Norwegian account of Haco s expedition against Scotland written by Sturla Þórðarson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sturla Þórðarson's 'The Norwegian Account of Haco's Expedition against Scotland' is a historical narrative that provides a detailed account of King Haakon IV of Norway's expedition against Scotland in the 13th century. The book is written in a straightforward and factual style, typical of medieval Icelandic sagas, giving readers an immersive look into the political and military dynamics of the time. Sturla's narrative style captures the intrigue and drama of the events, offering a valuable insight into Nordic history and relations during this tumultuous period. The book's primary focus is on the military strategies, diplomatic negotiations, and personal relationships that shaped King Haakon's campaign. The vivid descriptions and character portrayals make this book a compelling read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Sturla Þórðarson, a renowned Icelandic historian and poet, draws on his extensive knowledge of medieval Norse literature and history to craft a comprehensive and engaging account of King Haakon's expedition. His meticulous research and attention to detail provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the political and social complexities of the time. I highly recommend 'The Norwegian Account of Haco's Expedition against Scotland' to anyone interested in medieval history, Norse sagas, or military campaigns of the Middle Ages.

Download or read book The Norwegian Account of Haco s Expedition Against Scotland Dodo Press written by Sturla Rarson and published by . This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sturla oroarson (1214-1284) was an Icelandic politician/chieftain and writer of sagas and contemporary history during the 13th century. Sturla was the son of orour Sturluson and his mistress ora. He was a nephew and pupil of the famous saga-writer Snorri Sturluson. He fought alongside orour kakali Sighvatsson during the Age of the Sturlungs. He is best known for writing Islendinga saga, the longest saga within Sturlunga saga, and Hakonar saga Hakonarsonar, the story of Haakon IV of Norway. He also wrote a saga of Haakon's son, Magnus the lawmender (Magnuss saga lagab tis), of which only fragments have survived. Some scholars also believe him to have written Kristni saga and Sturlubok, a transcript of Landnama. He is moreover listed in Skaldatal as the court skald of the Swedish ruler Birger Jarl. Sturla was appointed law speaker over all of Iceland for a brief period after the dissolution of the Icelandic Commonwealth, and wrote the law book Jarnsioa.