The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald the Tyrant, Harald Haardraade (1911)

The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald the Tyrant, Harald Haardraade is a book written by Snorri Sturluson and published in 1911. The book is a collection of two sagas that tell the stories of two famous Norwegian kings, Olaf Tryggvason and Harald Haardraade.The first saga, the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason, tells the story of Olaf Tryggvason, who was a Viking warrior and king of Norway in the late 10th and early 11th century. The saga details his life, from his early years as a slave to his rise to power as a king. It also describes his conversion to Christianity and his efforts to spread the religion throughout Norway.The second saga, the Saga of Harald the Tyrant, Harald Haardraade, tells the story of Harald Haardraade, who was also a Viking warrior and king of Norway in the 11th century. The saga details his military campaigns, including his failed attempt to conquer England in 1066. It also describes his death in battle at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.Overall, The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald the Tyrant, Harald Haardraade provides an insight into the lives of two of Norway's most famous kings and their impact on Viking history.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.