Jennie Hall

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Undoubtedly Norse myths and tales have exercised a deep influence upon our customs, laws and English literature. Jennie Hall's short stories are entertaining and introduce Scandinavian society in the Viking era: mentalities, beliefs (myths, sacrifices, funeral customs), daily life (habitat, food, clothing).The first part entitled In Norway focuses on the figure of King Harald: his childhood, his conquest of all Norway, his marriage to Gyda... The second part West-Over-Seas is dedicated to the navigation and discoveries of the Vikings.

Jennie Hall erz hlt die Geschichte von Harald "Sch nhaar" Halfdansson, dem ersten K nig von ganz Norwegen (ca. 850-932). Viele kennen diese Gestalt vermutlich aus der Fernsehserie "Vikings", dargestellt von Peter Franzen, dem es gelingt, sich gegen Ragnar Lothbroks Sohne Bj rn Ironside durchzusetzen. Der erste Abschnitt erz hlt von Haralds wilder Jugend und dem Machtkampf, der zur Vereinigung Norwegens und zu seinem Aufstieg zum Thron f hrte - ein Ereignis, das eine Welle von Wikingerinvasionen und -expeditionen ausl ste, weil viele seiner Gegner Norwegen verlie en, um neue Siedlungen in Frankreich, Gr nland, Island und anderswo zu schaffen. Der zweite Abschnitt erz hlt die faszinierenden Geschichten von Erik dem Roten und Leif Eriksson und ihren Expeditionen nach Gr nland und "Weinland" (Vinland) in Nordamerika. Die Erz hlung wird im dritten Abschnitt durch den bersetzer und Herausgeber mit zus tzlichen Erl uterungen zur Geschichte der Wikinger und zu den nordischen Sagas erg nzt.

Jennie Hall erz hlt die Geschichte von Harald "Sch nhaar" Halfdansson, dem ersten K nig von ganz Norwegen (ca. 850-932). Viele kennen diese Gestalt vermutlich aus der Fernsehserie "Vikings", dargestellt von Peter Franzen, dem es gelingt, sich gegen Ragnar Lothbroks Sohne Bj rn Ironside durchzusetzen. Der erste Abschnitt erz hlt von Haralds wilder Jugend und dem Machtkampf, der zur Vereinigung Norwegens und zu seinem Aufstieg zum Thron f hrte - ein Ereignis, das eine Welle von Wikingerinvasionen und -expeditionen ausl ste, weil viele seiner Gegner Norwegen verlie en, um neue Siedlungen in Frankreich, Gr nland, Island und anderswo zu schaffen. Der zweite Abschnitt erz hlt die faszinierenden Geschichten von Erik dem Roten und Leif Eriksson und ihren Expeditionen nach Gr nland und "Weinland" (Vinland) in Nordamerika. Die Erz hlung wird im dritten Abschnitt durch den bersetzer und Herausgeber mit zus tzlichen Erl uterungen zur Geschichte der Wikinger und zu den nordischen Sagas erg nzt.

Reproduction of the original: Buried Cities by Jennie Hall

Reproduction of the original: Buried Cities by Jennie Hall

Reproduction of the original: Buried Cities by Jennie Hall

Reproduction of the original: Buried Cities by Jennie Hall

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. For those wanting an interesting peek into the lifestyle of the vikings and an insight into their mindset, this will be a worthwhile read. Find out how slaves (or thralls) were used and treated by the privileged of society. Get a glimpse into the clothing worn and foods eaten. Most importantly, this text will help explain the worldview of these mysterious people. They worshiped strange gods, and felt their life after death would be humiliating if they didn't die courageously in battle. To die any other way would've been shameful. The sense of extreme entitlement struck me strongly as I read, seeing these men take what they wanted, whenever they felt the need, killing persons standing in their way. You'll gain insight into some more famous men and vikings from history and lore: Harald, King of Norway, as well as Eric the Red and Leif the Lucky. Stories are told in a straight-forward manner with little building of tension or drama. Includes vintage illustration

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. A vintage elementary school textbook for the study of ancient civilizations offering a look at Pompeii, Olympia, and Mycen?. Illustrated "with many drawings and photographs from original sources." Author Hall was Instructor in History and English at the Francis W. Parker School, Chicago. Includes unique illustrations.

This spectacular collection of ancient Viking myths and legends was compiled by Jennie Hall - a leading enthusiast in Nordic mythology. The tales draw upon well-known legends involving the Nordic pantheon of the Gods, as well as the folk stories which follow a young hero named Harald. The two countries focused upon are Norway and Iceland, with the seafaring culture for which the Nordic peoples were renowned in the early Middle Ages receiving much prominence. Rich with swashbuckling heroism, the stories within this volume are recounted compellingly, starting with an account of King Harald's infancy. The stories are imbued by Hall's deep research into the Nordic culture - the hierarchy of their society, the means by which they set laws and settled disputes, how they married and partook in family life, and how they fought and died in war. Together with this book's thrilling stories, Jennie Hall imbues her own researches into the language pronunciations and cultural traits of the Nordic peoples.