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The Cambridge History of Scandinavia
E. Kouri
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Description for The Cambridge History of Scandinavia
hardcover. An illustrated, authoritative history of Scandinavia from the close of the Middle Ages through to the mid-nineteenth century. Editor(s): Kouri, E. I.; Olesen, Jens E. Series: Cambridge History of Scandinavia. Num Pages: 1000 pages, 70 b/w illus. 7 maps 27 tables. BIC Classification: 1DN; HBJD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of Scandinavia provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Scandinavian countries from the close of the Middle Ages through to the formation of the nation states in the mid-nineteenth century. Beginning in 1520, the opening chapters of the volume discuss the reformation of the Nordic states and the enormous impact this had on the social structures, cultural identities and traditions of individual countries. With contributions from 38 leading historians, the book charts the major developments that unfolded within this crucial period of Scandinavian history. Chapters address topics such as material growth and the ... Read more
Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of Scandinavia provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Scandinavian countries from the close of the Middle Ages through to the formation of the nation states in the mid-nineteenth century. Beginning in 1520, the opening chapters of the volume discuss the reformation of the Nordic states and the enormous impact this had on the social structures, cultural identities and traditions of individual countries. With contributions from 38 leading historians, the book charts the major developments that unfolded within this crucial period of Scandinavian history. Chapters address topics such as material growth and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge History of Scandinavia
Number of Pages
1207
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521473002
SKU
V9780521473002
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About E. Kouri
E. I. Kouri is Professor Emeritus of General History at the University of Helsinki. He is a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters and the International Commission for the History of Representative and Parliamentary Institutions. Jens E. Olesen holds the Chair for Nordic History at the University of Greifswald. He is a specialist on Nordic history, dealing ... Read more
Reviews for The Cambridge History of Scandinavia
'The authors provide broad and balanced insight into all the Scandinavian societies and analyze them both comparatively and on their own terms. International readers looking for sound information on 350 years of Scandinavian history have a new handbook to consult.' Peter Thaler, Scandinavian Studies