Translated with Introduction and Notes by Lee M. Hollander.
Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, "Heimskringla" recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and still regarded as a national treasure, "Heimskringla" influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centuries.
Snorri Sturluson was, without compare, the greatest historian of the Middle Ages. His translator, the late Lee M. Hollander, was a noted authority in the field of Old Norse literature.