Project Gutenberg 1999-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 109 Carlyle, Thomas 1795 1881 Carlyle, T. (Thomas) Early Kings of Norway Produced by Ron Burkey, and David Widger "Early Kings of Norway" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account that likely emerged in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the lives and reigns of the early kings of Norway, beginning with Harald Haarfagr, the first ruler to unify the country under one leadership. Through vivid narratives based on ancient sagas, Carlyle brings to life the trials and triumphs of Norse kings, highlighting their conquests, romances, and the complex nature of their rule. The opening of the book establishes the foundation for its exploration of early Norwegian history, beginning with the significant figure of Harald Haarfagr. Carlyle vividly recounts Haarfagr's ambitious quest to unite Norway, motivated by his desire for the beautiful Gyda, who challenges him to achieve greatness before she will consider marrying him. The narrative describes Harald's formidable conquests over various jarls, illustrating his determination and resilience in achieving kingship. It also hints at the fierce dynamics among the rulers, providing a glimpse into the turbulent relationships and rivalries that characterized the era. This compelling introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of Norway's kings, their legacies, and the eventual rise of Christianity in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Norway -- History -- To 1030 Norway -- History -- 1030-1397 Norway -- King and rulers DL Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 279270 279279 2024-09-01T11:28:24.571427 2023-10-01T10:24:09.933095 text/html text/html 274055 2013-04-04T10:11:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii 102484 2013-04-04T10:12:36 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 156883 2024-09-01T11:28:29.455388 application/epub+zip 160430 2024-09-01T11:28:25.986411 application/epub+zip 160429 2024-09-01T11:28:25.127423 application/epub+zip 301204 2024-09-01T11:28:32.295369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279518 2024-09-01T11:28:28.881371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279763 2022-09-01T12:56:11.866012 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242693 242670 2024-09-01T11:28:24.207424 2023-10-01T10:24:09.587087 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 242565 2008-10-10T17:11:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97703 2008-10-10T17:17:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18458 2024-09-01T11:28:32.425355 application/rdf+xml 13549 2024-09-01T11:28:25.490407 image/jpeg 3494 2024-09-01T11:28:25.307392 image/jpeg 154291 2024-09-01T11:28:24.596409 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia