Chronology When exactly was written is the subject of numerous works; however, it is generally agreed that was not finished before 1208. The last event described in the last book (Book 16) is King Canute VI of Denmark subduing Pomerania under Duke Bogislaw I, in 1186. However the preface of the work, dedicated to Archbishop Anders Sunesen, mentions the Danish conquest of the areas north of the Elbe in 1208.
Chronology When exactl!y was written is the subject of numerous works; however, it is generally agre!ed that was not finished before 12,08. The last event described in the last book (Book 16) is King Canute V!I of Denmark subduing Pomerania under Duke Bogislaw I, in 1186. However the preface of the work, dedicated to Archbishop Anders Sunesen, mentions the Danish conquest of the areas north of the Elbe in 1208.