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The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)

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Contents

  1. Foreword
  2. Introduction
  3. I. Introduction: Name and Purpose of the Work
  4. II. “The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom”
  5. III. The Activities and Habits of a Merchant
  6. IV. The Same Subject Continued
  7. V. The Sun and the Winds
  8. VI. The Tides and the Changes in the Course of the Sun
  9. VII. The Subject of the Sun’s Course Continued
  10. VIII. The Marvels of Norway
  11. IX. Popular Doubt as to the Genuineness of Marvels
  12. X. The Natural Wonders of Ireland
  13. XI. Irish Marvels Which Have Miraculous Origins
  14. XII. The Marvels of the Icelandic Seas: Whales; The Kraken
  15. XIII. The Wonders of Iceland
  16. XIV. The Volcanic Fires of Iceland
  17. XV. Other Icelandic Wonders: Ore and Mineral Springs
  18. XVI. The Marvels of the Waters About Greenland: Monsters, Seals, and Walruses
  19. XVII. The Animal Life of Greenland and the Character of the Land in Those Regions
  20. XVIII. The Products of Greenland
  21. XIX. The Climate of Greenland; The Northern Lights
  22. XX. The Subject of the Northern Lights Continued
  23. XXI. The Zones of Heat and Cold
  24. XXII. The Winds with Respect to Navigation
  25. XXIII. The Proper Season for Navigation. End of the First Part
  26. XXIV. Introduction to the Second Part: The King and His Court
  27. XXV. The Importance of Courtesy in the Royal Service
  28. XXVI. The Advantages Derived from Service in the King’s Household
  29. XXVII. The Various Classes Among the Kingsmen
  30. XXVIII. The Honored Position of the Kingsmen
  31. XXIX. The Superior Order of Kingsmen: The Hird
  32. XXX. How a Man Who Wishes to Apply for Admission to the Royal Household Service Should Approach the King
  33. XXXI. Why One Should Not Wear a Mantle in the Royal Presence
  34. XXXII. Rules of Speech and Conversation in the King’s Hall
  35. XXXIII. The Proper Uses of “You” and “Thou”
  36. XXXIV. The Same Subject Continued
  37. XXXV. Concerning Failure of Crops and Dearth in Morals and Government
  38. XXXVI. The Causes of Such Periods of Dearth and What Forms the Dearth May Take
  39. XXXVII. The Duties, Activities, and Amusements of the Royal Guardsmen
  40. XXXVIII. Weapons for Offense and Defense
  41. XXXIX. Military Engines
  42. XL. The Proper Manners and Customs of a Royal Court
  43. XLI. The Same Subject Continued
  44. XLII. A Discussion of How God Rewards Righteousness, Humility, and Fidelity, Illustrated by Examples Drawn from Sacred and Profane History
  45. XLIII. The Duties and the Exalted Position of the King
  46. XLIV. The Same Subject Continued
  47. XLV. Concerning the Moderation Which a King Must Observe in His Judicial Sentences and Penalties, with Illustrations Drawn from the Story of God’s Judgment in the Case of Adam and Eve, in Which Case T
  48. XLVI. An Example of Righteous Severity in Judgment Drawn from the Story of God’s Condemnation of Lucifer
  49. XLVII. A Further Discussion of Verdicts and Penalties with Illustrations from the Story of Lucifer’s Rebellion and Downfall and of the Sin and Punishment of the First Man and Woman
  50. XLVIII. A Commentary on the Story of Lucifer
  51. XLIX. Instances in Which God Has Allowed the Decision to Be Framed According to the Stern Demands of Truth and Justice
  52. L. Other Instances in Which the Arguments of Peace and Mercy Have Had Greater Weight
  53. LI. The Reasons for This Diversity in the Verdicts of God
  54. LII. The Same Subject Continued
  55. LIII. Instances in Which God Has Modified His Sentences and the Reasons for Such Modifications
  56. LIV. The King’s Prayer
  57. LV. A Further Discussion of the King’s Business Especially His Judicial Duties
  58. LVI. The Speech of Wisdom
  59. LVII. Difficult Duties of the King’s Judicial Office with Illustrations
  60. LVIII. The Same Subject Continued
  61. LIX. When Judgments Should Be Severe and When They Should Be Merciful
  62. LX. The Same Subject Continued
  63. LXI. Concerning Capital Punishment
  64. LXII. The Same Subject Continued
  65. LXIII. The Judgments of God Illustrated by the Story of David and Saul
  66. LXIV. Illustrations from the Judgments of Solomon
  67. LXV. Solomon’s Decision in the Case of Shimei
  68. LXVI. Solomon’s Judgment in the Case of Adonijah and His Followers
  69. LXVII. Why Solomon Broke His Promise of Peace and Security to Joab
  70. LXVIII. A Discussion of Promises: When They Must Be Kept and When They Should Be Withdrawn
  71. LXIX. Concerning the Kingship and the Church and the King’s Responsibility to God
  72. LXX. The Authority of Kings and Bishops. End of the Second Part
  73. Bibliography

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