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Page 80
... claim to rule , but universal perception of Hákon's moral superiority buttresses his claim . The men from the Uppland district hear quickly that the Trondheim men had proclaimed a king who was in every way like Haraldr the Fairhaired ...
... claim to rule , but universal perception of Hákon's moral superiority buttresses his claim . The men from the Uppland district hear quickly that the Trondheim men had proclaimed a king who was in every way like Haraldr the Fairhaired ...
Page 106
... claim to Iceland is first concealed by gifts and assurances of friendship . Before he relayed his political demands he had sent to the island a large church bell and precious wood for building a church . Simultaneously , he had given ...
... claim to Iceland is first concealed by gifts and assurances of friendship . Before he relayed his political demands he had sent to the island a large church bell and precious wood for building a church . Simultaneously , he had given ...
Page 131
... claims . Pivotal scenes are the unveiling of Magnús ' desire to conquer England and his abrupt abandon- ment of the ... claim to King Edward is reminiscent of King Knútr's equally unwarranted demand that he should be king of Norway ...
... claims . Pivotal scenes are the unveiling of Magnús ' desire to conquer England and his abrupt abandon- ment of the ... claim to King Edward is reminiscent of King Knútr's equally unwarranted demand that he should be king of Norway ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
An Ambivalent | 15 |
Snorris Literary Heritage | 35 |
Copyright | |
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