Scandinavia category: 802 books

Two centuries ago when the kingdoms of Northern Europe were struggling for supremacy on the Baltic and control of the narrow portal to the sea, there appeared a young prince, the marvel of his age, who made himself the arbiter of these kingdoms and of their rulers. The military successes of Charles...

This book, the first in our Companions to Medieval Studies series, is a brief introduction to the history, culture, and religion of the Viking Age and provides an essential foundation for study of the period. The companion begins by defining the Viking Age and explores topics such as Viking...

All groups tell stories about their beginnings. Such tales are oft-repeated, finely wrought, and usually much beloved. Among those institutions most in need of an impressive creation account is the state: it’s one of the primary ways states attempt to legitimate themselves. But such founding narratives...

Oppveksten gav oss uendelig mye, som frihet, opplevelser og kunnskap. Og kanskje det viktigste av alt – vi lærte verdien av solidaritet. I et samfunn der konfrontasjoner mellom naboer, venner eller arbeidskollegaer ikke var uvanlig, og der klasseskillet var stort og ubarmhjertig opplevde vi et...

The Story of the Vikings during the early Nordic Stone Age time period.  The first ancient Norsemen. A span of some thousands of years concisely covering the evolution the Stone Age Norse people. A whole new world of understanding about the ancient Vikings has been opened up by new archaeological...

L’invasione della Danimarca (e della Norvegia) fu la seconda, dopo quella della Polonia. Fu preparata da Hitler a partire dal 1939, intesa come fase fondamentale per ottenere il controllo del Mar Baltico e del Mare del Nord contro l’Inghilterra e le armate alleate.  L’intento di questo...

Esta guía ofrece todas las claves necesarias para organizar con éxito el viaje a Noruega: uno de los mejores destinos de Europa para combinar cultura y naturaleza. Desde los profundos fiordos que penetran el territorio hasta las ajetreadas calles de Oslo, Noruega propone al viajero vivencias y sensaciones...

La GUÍA10 de Estocolmo recopila lo mejor de la capital de Suecia para sacar el máximo provecho a una escapada de varios días. Se detallan los 10 puntos de imprescindible visita en la ciudad, se recomiendan 10 restaurantes especialmente seleccionados para esta guía, así como 10 tiendas de interés...

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher ***Lonely Planet Pocket******Oslo***is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through the iconic Oslo Opera House, be awed by the panoramic views...

(approx. 95 pages) Our illustrated travel guide features of the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet...

Mention Denmark and some people will think of marauding Vikings with horned helmets or one of Denmark's more famous exports—Carlsberg beer—or the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. But of the Danes themselves they may know very little. The Danes tend to be more relaxed and less formal than...

In this seminal book, Bent Sørensen views human society as driven by the quest for, and control of, energy. From allowing our prehistoric ancestors to survive harsh northern European winters to more recent global energy security and climate concerns, the control and effective harnessing of energy...

Sweden is well known for the success of its welfare state. Many believe that success was made possible in part by the country’s ethnic homogeneity and that the increased diversity of Sweden’s population is putting its welfare state at risk. Few, however, have suggested convincing mechanisms for...

Discover the Basics of the Norwegian Language Quickly and Easily Are you interested in the Norwegian language but do not have the time or money that it takes to learn in a traditional classroom setting?  Learning a new language is an incredibly enriching experience and something that...