The Danish History Books I to IX - Hardcover

by Saxo the Learned (Author)

The Danish History Books I to IX by Saxo the Learned is a comprehensive historical account of Denmark from its earliest times up until the late 12th century. Saxo Grammaticus, also known as Saxo the Learned, was a Danish historian and writer who lived in the 12th century. The book is divided into nine volumes, each of which covers a different period in Danish history. The first volume begins with the mythological origins of Denmark and the reign of the legendary King Dan. The subsequent volumes cover the Viking Age, the reign of the Danish kings, and the Christianization of Denmark. The book also includes accounts of important historical events such as the reign of Harald Bluetooth, the Battle of Hastings, and the reign of Canute the Great. Saxo the Learned's writing style is characterized by his use of Latin and his extensive knowledge of classical literature. He also incorporates mythological and legendary elements into his historical accounts, which adds to the richness of the narrative. The Danish History Books I to IX is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the early history of Denmark and the Nordic region.Now Dan and Angul, with whom the stock of the Danes begins, were begotten of Humble, their father, and were the governors and not only the founders of our race. (Yet Dudo, the historian of Normandy, considers that the Danes are sprung and named from the Danai.)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.