Scandinavia category: 802 books

What do people do all day? What did women and men do to make a living in early modern Europe, and what did their work mean? As this book shows, the meanings depended both on the worker and on the context. With an innovative analytic method that is yoked to a specially-built database of source materials,...

History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation is a biography of the famous Swedish king.

Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North is a biography of the Swedish king.

A Baltic cruise offers something no other cruise can, a new capital to explore virtually every day. A typical cruise programme includes Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Rostock & Varnemünde, Copenhagen, Oslo and others. Organised trips from the cruise ship are invariably on offer...

Culture Smart! Norway steers you through the social and professional encounters of your visit to this new culture. By deepening your understanding it will enable you to establish real friendships and business partnerships. Tips on meeting and communicating make socializing a pleasant experience, and...

The laws of Medieval Iceland provide detailed and fascinating insight into the society that produced the Icelandic sagas. Known collectively as Gragas (Greygoose), this great legal code offers a wealth of information about early European legal systems and the society of the Middles Ages. This first translation of Gragas is in two volumes.

As the capital and largest city in Sweden, Stockholm is thoroughly diverse. High-tech yet ecological, sometimes medieval and often modern, it is captivating in all aspects. An eclectic and thriving metropolis of over two million, Stockholm is a visually appealing Swedish city built on 14 islands that...

Norrøne myter bærer mange elementer i seg fra religionshistorien. Maria Kvilhaug analyserer Eddadiktningen i lys av innvielsesritualer, sjamanisme og Antikkens mysteriekulter. Kvilhaug har tidligere utgitt flere verker på engelsk, deriblant "The Seed of Yggdrasill" og "The Maiden with the Mead". Dette er hennes første utgivelse på norsk.

The book that inspired the international film of the same name. "I remember reading We Die Alone in 1970 and I could never forget it. Then when we went to Norway to do a docudrama, people told us again and again that certain parts were pure fiction. Since I was a Norwegian that was not good...

This book describes 20 walking and trekking routes in the main mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the Far South to the Arctic regions. Chosen because they are of particular interest to the visiting walker, all trips described are accessible by public transport. Many of the mountain areas are close...

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Tallinn. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essential spots of each city, including the Hermitage, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Linnanmäki (a classic...

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map. � Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Stockholm � Covers...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Copenhagen With historic buildings, boutique shops, world-classcuisine, a plethora of cultural attractions, and a laid-back ambiance,Copenhagen is one of Europe's most attractive cities. Insight Pocket GuideCopenhagen is a concise, full-color travel guide that combines lively...

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. This new edition of Insight Guide Norway is the perfect travel companion to this land of contrasts, from the world's most spectacular fjords and stunning coastal scenery to historic...