The Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX) on Gesta Danorum
The Danish History, > Books I-Ix > History Of The Work.
attestation: A Low-German version of the epitome appeared in 1485 and contributed to the neglect of the original work.
"A Low-German version of this epitome, which appeared in 1485, had a considerable vogue, and the two together "helped to drive the history out of our libraries"
attestation: The first printed edition of Saxo's history appeared in 1511, ending centuries of neglect.
"This neglect appears to have been greatest of all in Denmark, and to have lasted until the appearance of the "First Edition" in 1511"
attestation: Further editions of Saxo were reprinted during the sixteenth century at Basel and Frankfurt-on-Main without improving on the first.
"Further editions were reprinted during the sixteenth century at Basic and at Frankfort-on-Main, but they did not improve in any way upon the first"