Beskrivelse
Stein Ringen takes you on a journey through over 1,200 years of Scandinavian history, from the Viking Age right up to the present day. This book explores the region’s turbulent past filled with wars, cultural shifts, and political upheaval.
A sweeping look at Scandinavia’s complex history and identity.
The Story of Scandinavia delves into a history marked by dramatic collapses and fresh starts. From the Viking Age to the era of continuous warfare and into the modern world, the Scandinavian countries have experienced intense periods of change.
For centuries, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway were kingdoms ruled by monarchs who often prioritized power struggles over the wellbeing of their own people. The idea of "Scandinavia" as a unified brand is actually quite new. Historically, these nations were fierce rivals, with deep-rooted conflicts that linger beneath today’s surface of cooperation.
Ringen, a political scholar with Scandinavian roots but a European perspective, offers not just a historical account but also a personal reflection on what it truly means to be Scandinavian in today’s world.
Yderligere information
| Serie | Vikinger |
|---|---|
| Forfatter(e) | Stein Ringen |
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Samfund Og Historie |
| Forlag | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781474625210 |
| ISBN-10 | 1474625215 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 496 |
| Genveje | Vikinger - Bøger |
| Tags | Vikinger, The Story Of Scandinavia: From The Vikings To Social Democracy, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
