The History of the Danes: Commentary |
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| Title | The History of the Danes: Commentary Volume 2 of The History of the Danes, Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson |
| Authors | Saxo (Grammaticus), Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson |
| Editors | Peter Fisher, Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson |
| Translated by | Peter Fisher |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | D.S. Brewer, 1980 |
| Length | 209 pages |
| Subjects | › › Denmark Folklore History / Ancient / General History / Europe / Scandinavia Social Science / Folklore & Mythology |
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