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A guide to Iceland's rich literary heritage - from Norse witches to contemporary crime fiction. Iceland is an island of multiple identities in constant flux, just like its unruly, volcanic ground. S……続きを見る

"Guide to Relocating to Norway: Your Path to a Nordic Adventure" Embark on an exciting journey to the enchanting land of Norway, where fjords, mountains, and vibrant cities await. "Guide to Relocati……続きを見る

Валькирии… Загадочные существа скандинавской культуры. Мифы викингов о них пытаются возвысить трагедию войны ー сделать боль и страдание героическими подвигами. Переплетение реалий земного и загробн……続きを見る

An exploration of the winter wonders and entangled histories of Scandinavia’s northernmost landscapesーnow back in print with a new afterword by the author After many years of travel in the Nordic c……続きを見る

THE FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR This absorbing collective biography of the genius Nobel family reveals how the Nobels' business and personal lives were fundamentally intertwined with the ……続きを見る

A beautifully illustrated study of the dramatic British/German clash in the North Sea that resulted in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst. The German battleship Scharnhorst had a reput……続きを見る

An informative study exploring the Soviet invasion of Finland, a fascinating David vs Goliath type struggle. On 23 August 1939, a secret protocol was appended to the German–Soviet Non-Aggression Pac……続きを見る

A highly illustrated study of this unique and bitter struggle in the far North, an epic battle between two elite forces fighting in a demanding environment. Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 examines the bi……続きを見る

A light-hearted tale of the hilarious escapades of two British girls who took jobs as housemaids near Oslo in 1953. Packed with fascinating information about Norway past and present. // An irreveren……続きを見る

A biography of the Viking king who sought to Christianize Norway in the Middle Agesー"A seminal and scholarly study that reads with all the inherent narrative storytelling flair of an historical nov……続きを見る

In der europäischen Literatur sind die Sagas einzig: nirgendwo als auf Island entstand eine solch spannende, in der Volkssprache abgefasste Prosaliteratur. Dashiel Hammet hat auf ihre Dialoge gelaus……続きを見る

In der europäischen Literatur sind die Sagas einzig: nirgendwo als auf Island entstand eine solch spannende, in der Volkssprache abgefasste Prosaliteratur. Dashiel Hammet hat auf ihre Dialoge gelaus……続きを見る

In der europäischen Literatur sind die Sagas einzig: nirgendwo als auf Island entstand eine solch spannende, in der Volkssprache abgefasste Prosaliteratur. Dashiel Hammet hat auf ihre Dialoge gelaus……続きを見る

*Authors Note. This book is not an academic study of folklore, nor does it attempt to catalogue every legend in detail. Instead, it is written for general readers who are curious about the spaces wh……続きを見る

A dramatic and timely account of Stalin’s failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followed In November 1939, Stalin directed his military leaders to lau……続きを見る

*Authors Note. My books are intended to provide an accessible and engaging overview of a complex topic, rather than a comprehensive academic analysis complete with references and bibliography. I wri……続きを見る

Welkom in de betoverende wereld van de Noorse mythologie, een rijke schat aan goden, godinnen, verhalen, mythen en sagen die de harten en verbeelding van generaties hebben gevangen. Reis met ons mee……続きを見る

Kustavi Nordlundin teos "Pekka Sallinen: Kertomus 1808-9 v. sodasta. Juhani herttuan hovissa: Historiallinen kertomus" on perusteellinen ja elävä kuvaus Suomen sotahistoriasta, erityisesti vuoden 18……続きを見る

Nuori Suomi I-III on suomalaisen kirjallisuuden merkittävä teos, joka tutkii kansallista identiteettiä ja kulttuurin kehitystä 1900-luvun alussa. Kirja esittelee monipuolisesti aikakauden kirjallisi……続きを見る

The Winter War was supposed to be a quick and easy conflict; instead it proved to be a bitter war that destroyed the international reputation of the Soviet Red Army. The diminutive Finnish force was……続きを見る

In May 1941, the Norwegian Section of SOE received a dossier warning of the dangers of a hydroelectric fertiliser plant in Norway. Vemork produced heavy water, an essential part of making plutonium ……続きを見る

Using the Icelandic context, Sigurður Gylfi Magnússon examines egodocuments as distinct and fascinating manifestations of microhistory, reflecting on their nature, the circumstances in which they or……続きを見る

¿CUÁNTO SABES DE LOS VIKINGOS Y SUS INCURSIONES POR TODO EL MUNDO? En este libro pondrás a prueba tus conocimientos sobre los vikingos aprendiendo sobre la historia de unos de los guerreros más fero……続きを見る

This edited volume is a sequel to, and a development of, The Long Aftermath: Cultural Legacies of Europe at War, 1936–2016 (2016). It focuses on the six major European countries and states that rema……続きを見る

This concise and balanced history traces the 300-year saga of the pirates and warlords who poured out of Scandinavia between the eighth and eleventh centuries, terrorizing, conquering, and ultimatel……続きを見る

The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary……続きを見る

In "The Viking Age," Paul B. Du Chaillu masterfully unveils the rich tapestry of Viking history, culture, and exploration in a narrative that balances rigorous scholarship with a captivating literar……続きを見る

S. A. Dunham's "History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway" (Volumes 1 & 2) presents a comprehensive examination of the Scandinavian triad's rich historical tapestry. The work is characterized by its sc……続きを見る

This anthology, 'Saga of the Greenlanders & Erik the Red,' is a riveting exploration of Norse voyages and discoveries, weaving together tales steeped in the richness of Viking lore. As an exemplar o……続きを見る

In "The Viking Age" (Vol. 1 & 2), Paul B. Du Chaillu embarks on a meticulous exploration of the Norsemen's expansive and often tumultuous history, delving into their exploits from Scandinavia to the……続きを見る