Early Kings of Norway Author:Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and author during the Victorian era. Carlyle is also considered to be one of the greatest social critics of his time. Carlyle's most popular works include Sartor Resartus, On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic, and The French Revolution. Early Kings of Norway, published in 1875... more », provides great detail on the history of Norway.« less