Hunters in Transition provides a new outline of the early history of the Sami and discusses issues such as the formation of Sami ethnicity, interaction with chieftain and state societies, and the tran
Though infamous for their pirating, active Vikings were actually only a fraction of the Scandinavian population during the so-called Viking Age. This exploration of their culture goes beyond the myths
Shedding new light on the issues concerning refugees and immigration in 20th-century Sweden, this analysis examines the implications of its immigration policies. On what grounds were refugees admitted
Taking a fresh look at the history of diplomacy, this book looks at the fight for hegemony between France and Austria after the Peace of Westphalia 1648, showing how their clashes dragged the Scandina
"The Vikings were some of the most feared warriors of their time and for good reason. These fierce warriors sailed the high seas in longships to raid unsuspecting towns across Europe. Get all the fact
Happy Times in Norway is a moving and delicately humorous picture of Undset’s own blissful home life before her nation fell to the Nazi occupation. Captured here is the excitement of a Norwegian Chris
This cultural and environmental history sweeps across the dramatic North Atlantic landscape, exploring its unusual geography, saga narratives, language, culture, and politics, and analyzing its emerge
Describes how to attain fame, wealth and glory as 10th century Viking, including how to act at a feast, how to choose the proper weapons and the best armor and how to plunder and pillage.
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden all managed to stay out of World War I, but all three countries were deeply affected by it. Opening with a systematically comparative introduction to the history of the Sca
The first half of the 19th Century was a momentous time for Denmark. The call for a democratic constitution caused social disturbance and the monarchy continued to lay claim to their duchies. The auth
Seeking economic improvement or a fresh start, following family or news of a land of opportunity, Norwegians left their homeland for America in great numbers in the nineteenth and early twentieth cent
Our Scandinavian Heritage is a collection of true stories by members of The Norden Clubs, Jamestown, NY, stories of themselves and/or their ancestors -- their adventures, customs, and the sacrifices t
Our Scandinavian Heritage is a collection of true stories by members of The Norden Clubs, Jamestown, NY, stories of themselves and/or their ancestors -- their adventures, customs, and the sacrifices t
As an ethnographic study of pre-modern Europeans, this book looks at an area usually considered from the perspectives of history, literature, or archeology. It is suitable for readers educated in any
Here is the complete story of the Vikings from their origins in Scandinaviaduring the early first millennium AD, through the incredible period ofraiding, trading, and settling known as the Viking Age,
Written by distinguished scholars from multiple perspectives, this account widens the interpretative scope on religious life among the pre-Christian Scandinavian people. The religion of the Viking Age
Compelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost
