Saint Olav's Axe: Norwegian Church Treasures, Diplomacy and Exile during the Early Reformation /

Saint Olav's Axe: Norwegian Church Treasures, Diplomacy and Exile during the Early Reformation /

Embark on a thrilling journey into one of Norway's greatest historical mysteries! In 1537, amidst a power struggle and religious upheaval, Norway's last Catholic archbishop flees to the Habsburg Netherlands, taking treasures from Nidaros Cathedral-St. Olav's axe, crowns, golden chalic...

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Main Author: Sicking, Louis (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2025.

Series: Late Antiquity and Medieval Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2026
The Northern World ; 99.

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Church property > Norway.
Cultural property > Norway.
Reformation > Norway.

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Call Number: BR403

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction /
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  • Chapter 1 The Struggle for the Norwegian Throne, 1523-1536 /
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  • Chapter 2 The Flight of the Norwegian Archbishop to the Netherlands, 1536-1537 /
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  • Chapter 3 The Privateer and the Chancellor /
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  • Chapter 4 Traces of Treasures /
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  • Chapter 5 A Diplomatic Battle over St Olav's Axe, 1537-1548 /
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  • Chapter 6 Hunting for Treasures /
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  • Conclusion /
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  • Epilogue /
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  • Back Matter
  • Appendix: Documents /
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  • Index of Geographical and Topographical Names /
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