History Of Scandinavia

Author : Knut Helle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0521472997

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The Cambridge History of Scandinavia by Knut Helle Pdf

This volume presents a comprehensive exposition of both the prehistory and medieval history of the whole of Scandinavia. The first part of the volume surveys the prehistoric and historic Scandinavian landscape and its natural resources, and tells how man took possession of this landscape, adapting culturally to changing natural conditions and developing various types of community throughout the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages. The rest - and most substantial part of the volume - deals with the history of Scandinavia from the Viking Age to the end of the Scandinavian Middle Ages (c. 1520). The external Viking expansion opened Scandinavia to European influence to a hitherto unknown degree. A Christian church organisation was established, the first towns came into being, and the unification of the three medieval kingdoms of Scandinavia began, coinciding with the formation of the unique Icelandic 'Free State'.

Author : Paul C. Sinding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Scandinavia
ISBN : UCD:31175007057527

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History of Scandinavia by Paul C. Sinding Pdf

Author : Theron Douglas Price
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190231972

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Ancient Scandinavia by Theron Douglas Price Pdf

Although occupied only relatively briefly in the long span of world prehistory, Scandinavia is an extraordinary laboratory for investigating past human societies. The area was essentially unoccupied until the end of the last Ice Age when the melting of huge ice sheets left behind a fresh, barren land surface, which was eventually covered by flora and fauna. The first humans did not arrive until sometime after 13,500 BCE. The prehistoric remains of human activity in Scandinavia - much of it remarkably preserved in its bogs, lakes, and fjords - have given archaeologists a richly detailed portrait of the evolution of human society. In this book, Doug Price provides an archaeological history of Scandinavia-a land mass comprising the modern countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway-from the arrival of the first humans after the last Ice Age to the end of the Viking period, ca. AD 1050. Constructed similarly to the author's previous book, Europe before Rome, Ancient Scandinaviaprovides overviews of each prehistoric epoch followed by detailed, illustrative examples from the archaeological record. An engrossing and comprehensive picture emerges of change across the millennia, as human society evolves from small bands of hunter - gatherers to large farming communities to the complex warrior cultures of the Bronze and Iron Ages, which culminated in the spectacular rise of the Vikings. The material evidence of these past societies - arrowheads from reindeer hunts, megalithic tombs, rock art, beautifully wrought weaponry, Viking warships - give vivid testimony to the ancient humans who once called home this often unforgiving edge of the inhabitable world.

Author : Paul Christian Sinding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Scandinavia
ISBN : UIUC:30112080192252

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History of Scandinavia by Paul Christian Sinding Pdf

Author : Paul C. Sinding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Scandinavia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048847482

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History of Scandinavia by Paul C. Sinding Pdf

Author : Frederick J. Marker,Lise-Lone Marker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09-28
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0521392373

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A History of Scandinavian Theatre by Frederick J. Marker,Lise-Lone Marker Pdf

A balanced and authoritative account of the theatrical history of all three Scandinavian countries.

Author : T. K. Derry
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0816637997

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History of Scandinavia by T. K. Derry Pdf

Traces the history of Scandinavian countries, emphasizing common features in their heritage.

Author : Paul Christian Sinding
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382324131

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History of Scandinavia, from the Early Times of the Norsemen and Vikings to the Present Day by Paul Christian Sinding Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : Thomas Kingston Derry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Iceland
ISBN : 0816608350

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A History of Scandinavia by Thomas Kingston Derry Pdf

Traces the history of Scandinavian countries, emphasizing common features in their heritage.

Author : Christopher Hughes
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798744921880

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The Complete History of Scandinavia by Christopher Hughes Pdf

Explore Scandinavia from the comfort of your home with this ultimate collection! Have you always wanted to uncover more about the incredible history of Scandinavia? Are you searching for a thorough, all-in-one guide to exploring Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland? Then this book is for you! With a rich and fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, vibrant cultures and friendly people, Scandinavia is a magical place which has become the go-to destination for tourists around the world. From their history of Vikings and vicious wars to the industrial revolution and their place in the modern world, Scandinavia truly has an incredible story to tell. Dating back to the earliest human inhabitants, this brilliant collection unveils Scandinavia in an all-new light, examining their arduous and often-difficult climb through history to where they are today. Covering their history during the middle ages, their alliances through the World Wars, and their modern people and culture, The Complete History of Scandinavia offers you an unparalleled look at this amazing location. Inside this collection, you'll uncover: The exciting history of Vikings, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and much more! Perfect for students, avid travelers, or anyone interested in the complex history of Scandinavia, The Complete History of Scandinavia lets you gain a deep and profound understanding of their past, the present, and where they might be in the future. Ready to begin exploring Scandinavia? Then scroll up and buy now!

Author : Phillip Pulsiano
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 0824047877

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Medieval Scandinavia by Phillip Pulsiano Pdf

With full-page maps and supplementary photos, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, including rulers and saints, overviews of the countries, religion, education, politics and law, culture and material life, history, literature, and art.

Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781452968933

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Scandinavia since 1500 by Byron J. Nordstrom Pdf

An updated edition of the definitive history of Scandinavia over the past five centuries Despite certain distinctions and differences, the lands of Scandinavia, or Norden—Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands—are united by bonds of culture, language, and geography, and by a shared history that comes richly to life in this landmark work. Now in an expanded, updated edition, this authoritative chronicle of five centuries of Scandinavian history incorporates the geopolitical developments and momentous events that have marked the Nordic world in recent decades. Scandinavia since 1500 situates the region’s political history within the traditional European chronology—in which the long “modern” period is subdivided into the Renaissance, early modern, modern, and contemporary. Within this framework, Byron J. Nordstrom traces the various ways in which economic, social, and cultural ideas and practices have come to Scandinavia from abroad, only to be modified and recast in a uniquely Nordic character. Long-unquestioned national mythologies come under Nordstrom's scrutiny, along with historical blind spots and erasures, as he ranges from canonical figures like Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Christian IV of Denmark to the constitutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the resistance movements in World War II, and the Scandinavian welfare states, literary culture, and modern design. Expanded to include the nature and realities of the increasingly postindustrial economies of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries—including environmental concerns, integration with Europe, globalization, and immigration—Scandinavia since 1500 offers a comprehensive yet nuanced portrait of this unique region in all its political, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural complexity. Cover alt text: Bold white title and author name across breathtaking snowy landscape of sun-touched cliffs beside a waterway and scattering of homes.

Author : Paul Christain Sinding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Scandinavia
ISBN : IND:30000084016579

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History of Scandinavia by Paul Christain Sinding Pdf

A history of the Scandinavian countries and the people from the earliest times to 1867.

Author : Paul Christian Sinding
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0353484962

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History of Scandinavia: From the Early Times of the Northmen and Vikings to the Present Day by Paul Christian Sinding Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ruth H. Sanders
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226759753

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The Languages of Scandinavia by Ruth H. Sanders Pdf

Introduction: Dead man talking -- Prologue to history -- Gemini, the twins: Faroese and Icelandic -- East is East: heralding the birth of Danish and Swedish -- The ties that bind: Finnish is visited by Swedish -- The black death comes for Norwegian: Danish makes a house call -- Faroese emerges -- Sámi, language of the far North: encounters with Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish -- Epilogue: the seven sisters now and in the future.