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Scandinavia is the epitome of cool: we fill our homes with Nordic furniture; we envy their humane social welfare system and their healthy outdoor lifestyle; we glut ourselves on their crime fiction; even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, commonsensical acceptance of life's vicissitudes. But how valid is this outsider's view of Scandinavia, and how accurate our picture of life in Scandinavia today? Scandinavians follows...
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For centuries, Denmark "punched above its weight" and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders, even though interest in their adventures is at an all-time high today.Denmark became the first Scandinavian country to convert to Christianity, though this was likely as much to protect themselves from Christian...
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This new, thoroughly updated 5th edition of Bradt's Faroe Islands remains the only English-language guide to this isolated, unspoiled archipelago, home to Tórshavn, the world's smallest capital, and where there are twice as many sheep as people. Bradt's Faroe Islands offers detailed information about all 18 islands and the breathtaking landscapes which never fail to inspire visitors, from the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Enniberg on the island...
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Till about the Year of Grace 860 there were no kings in Norway, nothing but numerous jarls, essentially kinglets, each presiding over a kind of republican or parliamentary little territory, generally striving each to be on some terms of human neighborhood with those about him, but, in spite of "Fylke Things" (Folk Things, little parish parliaments), and small combinations of these, which had gradually formed themselves, often reduced to the unhappy...
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Unveil the legacy and history of Sweden like never before. Sweden is a remarkable place, famous for its happy population, its fearsome Viking history, and the beautiful fjords and landscapes that mark this far-flung land. But the true story of Sweden goes far deeper than that, imbued with mighty tales of kings and devastating wars, a rapid and life-changing industrialization, and a journey to the peaceful, happy, and wealthy place that it is today....
6) The Importance of Shipbuilding to Viking History: Viking History Books Grade 3 Children's History
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The Vikings were known seafarers, so shipbuilding is essential. In this book, you will understand why the Vikings needed to travel by sea and the navigation methods they used. You will also understand how they created their ships and why there were memorable in history.
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Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viking Age that they claim to describe. Yet despite the consistency of this picture, surprisingly little archaeological or historical research has been done to explore what this may really have meant to the men and women of the time. This book examines the...
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Cultura y hazañas de los "demonios del norte", los mejores aventureros, exploradores y mercaderes de su tiempo. Su mitología, costumbres y expansión por la península ibérica, Groenlandia, Normandía e Inglaterra. La Breve historia de los vikingos relata la evolución del pueblo vikingo a lo largo de los pocos siglos que duró sus existencia, desde el asalto al monasterio de Lindisfarne hasta la batalla de Stamford Bridge, ambos curiosamente en...
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Discover the fascinating story of the beautiful country of Iceland. Iceland is an amazing country with a rich history and a unique story to tell. Originally settled by Vikings and the location of countless natural wonders, Iceland is a brilliant place to explore because of its language and culture, making a popular tourist destination for all kinds of people. Now, this book uncovers the history of Iceland, offering an insightful account of everything...
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Get the Summary of Neil Price's Children of Ash and Elm in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Neil Price's "Children of Ash and Elm" delves into the rich spiritual and social world of the Vikings, revealing a complex society with a nuanced understanding of the cosmos, fate, and the soul. The Norse pantheon, consisting of the Aesir and Vanir, was deeply intertwined with the physical world, and their gods engaged in...
12) Iceland Saga
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Magnus Magnusson relates the world-famous Icelandic sagas to the spectacular living landscapes of today, taking the reader on a literary tour of the mountains, valleys, and fjords where the heroes and heroines of the sagas lived out their eventful lives. He also tells the story of the first Viking settler, Ingolfur Anarson.
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Unearth the history and culture of this incredible Scandinavian country. Denmark is a vibrant country with a history that stretches back thousands of years. From its ancient history and first inhabitants to the Vikings, late Middle Ages, and the journey to its place in the modern world, Denmark has a legacy imbued with mighty battles, seafaring warriors, stunning fjords, and a culture unique and unrivalled by any other in Europe. This book seeks to...
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This concise and balanced history traces the 300-year saga of the pirates and warlords who poured out of Scandinavia between the eighth and eleventh centuries, terrorizing, conquering, and ultimately settling vast tracts of land throughout Europe. Undaunted by the might of the Arab caliphates and the Byzantine Empire, they founded Russia, originated the bloodline that came to rule France, and created a North Sea empire that included England. They...
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"1700: The Battle of Narva" plunges readers into the heart of one of the early 18th century's most dramatic and pivotal clashes, where the fate of empires was decided amidst the fury of snow and steel. This compelling tome does more than merely recount the historical facts and figures; it resurrects the spirit of an era, casting light on the intricate tapestry of ambition, courage, and strategy that defined the Battle of Narva. As you turn the pages...
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The Sinclairs descend from Tognvald "the Mighty", Earl of Moere in Norway and of the Orkneys. In 876 his son Hrolf "the Ganger" entered the River Seine and pillaged the countryside. King Charles "the Simple" of France made peace by granting him the Province of Normandy, and the overloardship of Brittany. The treaty was signed at Castle Saint-Clair-Sur-Epte... William The Conqueror was a first cousin of the St Clairs. Nine Sinclair knights fought with...
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Explore the rich and vibrant history of Norway. From the early days of prehistoric Scandinavia to the rule of the legendary seafaring Vikings, Norway has a vast a colorful history filled with sagas, alliances, and a rise to becoming a wealthy economic powerhouse in the modern age. Now, this book unveils the secrets of this amazing and beautiful country, from the time of the Vikings through the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic Wars, and Norway's journey...
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This fully revised third edition of Bradt's West Sweden including Gothenburg remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guidbook to this enchanting region. In the first dedicated guidbook, Bradt's West Sweden including Gothenburg reveals the staggering variety of the area's experiences, including a chapter on Gothenburg and a section on the region's history and culture, and offers detailed maps of both the coastline and the cities. Included...
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