A History of the Old Icelandic Commonwealth

Islendinga Saga

by Jon Johannesson, translated by Haraldur Bessason

tagged: medieval, scandinavia

Description

The founding of the Old Icelandic Commonwealth in 930 A.D. is one of the most significant events in the history of early Western Europe. A History of the Old Icelandic Commonwealth provides a comprehensive history of Iceland from 870 A.D. to the end of the Commonwealth in 1262.

About the Authors

Jon Johannesson

Haraldur Bessason was a Professor and Head, Department of Icelandic Languages and Literature, University of Manitoba.

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