Project Gutenberg 1999-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 315 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.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Norway -- History -- To 1030 Norway -- History -- 1030-1397 Norway -- King and rulers DL Text Category: History - European Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Religious Category: History - Royalty 279381 2025-07-01T11:10:44.622365 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 179073 2025-07-01T11:10:50.778415 application/epub+zip 182377 2025-07-01T11:10:47.363429 application/epub+zip 165422 2025-07-01T11:10:46.235399 application/epub+zip 325551 2025-07-01T11:10:53.516379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303861 2025-07-01T11:10:50.110375 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279763 2022-09-01T12:56:11.866012 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242693 2025-07-01T11:10:44.255425 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 242565 2008-10-10T17:11:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97703 2008-10-10T17:17:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18826 2025-07-01T11:10:53.638339 application/rdf+xml 13544 2025-07-01T11:10:46.755406 image/jpeg 3509 2025-07-01T11:10:46.505422 image/jpeg 174022 2025-07-01T11:10:44.646420 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia