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

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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 Ne...
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  • 04 September 2025
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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 chalices, and sacred relics. Some vanish in diplomatic disputes, others are lost at sea or seized by pirates. But where did they all end up? Drawing on rare archival discoveries, this book uncovers a riveting tale of exile, diplomacy, and lost heritage. Packed with vivid storytelling and fresh insights, it reveals the dramatic fate of Norway’s sacred treasures at the dawn of the Reformation.
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Price: $147.00
Pages: 232
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Publication Date: 04 September 2025
ISBN: 9789004710078
Format: Hardcover
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Louis Sicking is Aemilius Papinianus Professor of History of International Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Lecturer in Premodern History at Leiden University. His research interests include maritime and colonial history and the history of international law and diplomacy before 1800.