About “Historiae de gentibus septentrionalibus”
Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus is a book by Olaus Magnus about the Nordic countries. It was printed in Rome in 1555 and served as the main source of information about Sweden for the rest of Europe. The book became popular because of its detailed woodcut illustrations showing people and their customs. It remains an important source of historical information on Scandinavian customs and folklore. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1555