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“laurence marcellus larson”

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  • Canute the Great and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age

    by Laurence Marcellus Larson ...
    Canute the Great, also known as Cnut, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden. Though after the death of his heirs within a decade of his own and the Norman conquest of England in 1066, his legacy was largely lost to history. Cnut was of Danish and Slavic descent. His father was Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark Cnut's mother was the daughter of the first duke of the Polans, ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsja)

    by Laurence Marcellus Larson ...
    The King's Mirror (Speculum regale or Konungs skuggsja) is a 13th-century Old Norse text originally written in Iceland by King Hákon Hákonsson's advisor, likely intended as a guide for medieval kings. Translated into English by Laurence Marcellus Larson, the text serves as a mix of political philosophy, practical advice, and moral instruction for rulers. It explores themes of governance, ... Read more

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  • Canute the Great, 995 (circa)-1035, and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age

    by Laurence Marcellus Larson ...
    "Canute the Great, 995 (circa)-1035, and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age" by Laurence Marcellus Larson explores the life and reign of Canute, a pivotal figure in Viking history. The book delves into Canute's ascension to power, his conquests, and the establishment of a North Sea empire that united England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of what is now Sweden. Larson provides a ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The King's Mirror

    by Laurence Marcellus Larson ...
    Konungs skuggsjá (Old Norse for "King's mirror") is a Norwegian educational text from around 1250, an example of speculum literature that deals with politics and morality. It was originally intended for the education of King Magnus Lagabøte, the son of King Håkon Håkonsson, and it has the form of a dialogue between father and son. The son asks, and is advised by his father about practical and ... Read more

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  • Saga Six Pack 6

    A Scandinavian Sextet

    by Hélène Adeline Guerber, Henry Rider Haggard, Laurence Marcellus Larson, Snorri Sturluson, Charles W. Whistler ...
    “Braver are many in word than in deed…”Saga Six Pack 6 is a Norse Myth megamix of original sagas, literary retellings and academic perspectives:A Thane of Wessex by Charles W. Whistler.Harald Harfager's Saga by Snorri Sturluson.Eric Brighteyes by Henry Rider Haggard.The Valkyrs by Hélène Adeline Guerber.Saga of Hakon Herdebreid ("Hakon the Broad-Shouldere... ... Read more

    $7.04 CAD

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