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Reconciling Sweden’s reputation for political neutrality and scientific prestige alongside its involvement in extractivist colonial projects exposes uncomfortable overlaps between these seemingly di……続きを見る

An introduction to such a vast subject as Norse Mythology can be problematic as it could well fall between two stools; so packed with details as to put one off, or so vague, that one is none the wis……続きを見る

What was possible for a woman to achieve at an early modern court? By analysing the experiences of a wide range of women at the court of Sweden, this book demonstrates the opportunities open to wome……続きを見る

During the 1950s in Sweden, companies aiming for international markets demanded new theories and methods of communication. Ideas regarding cybernetics, systems analysis, new accounting practices, an……続きを見る

This study traces the history of urbanization in Denmark from c. 500 to 1350 and explores how interconnected political, religious, and economic factors were instrumental in bringing about the growth……続きを見る

The understanding of what health is and how it can be maintained has changed through history. Questions like who can perform healing? and what sort of bodies are considered healthy? have elicited wi……続きを見る

In 1611, the seventeen-year-old Gustav Adolf ascended the throne of Sweden. Before the new king could sit on his throne, however, he faced a disastrous war against Denmark, another conflict in Russi……続きを見る

The Stockholm Bloodbath on November 7–9, 1520, during which Kristian II had more than 100 persons executed on charges of heresy, is a turning point in the history of the Northern kingdoms. This bloo……続きを見る

Myth and History in Celtic and Scandinavian Traditions explores the traditions of two fascinating and contiguous cultures in north-western Europe. History regularly brought these two peoples into co……続きを見る

The making, eating, and sharing of food throughout society represents an important and exciting area of study with the potential to advance the field of scholarship, particularly in the context of S……続きを見る

Here is a new, challenging appraisal of Norway, the author’s country of birth, that redefines its history, culture and heritage – ‘after Ibsen’ – and looks, with a degree of ominous foreboding, at i……続きを見る

Val Dufeu here reconstructs settlement patterns of fishing communities in Viking Age Iceland and proposes socio-economic and environmental models relevant to any study of the Vikings or the North At……続きを見る

In this survey of the Dutch political culture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Piet de Rooy reveals that the 'polder model' often used to describe economic and social policymaking based on……続きを見る

During the eighteenth century, comfortable everyday life becomes a new ideal. The good life was no longer about grand representation or the manifestation of material opulence. The new luxury was ins……続きを見る

The Viking Spirit: Embracing Life with Courage and Resilience invites you to step into the vibrant world of Norse mythology and culture, where gods, heroes, and ordinary people faced life’s storms w……続きを見る

L'Esprit Viking: Adopter la Vie avec Courage et Résilience invite le lecteur à entrer dans le monde vibrant de la mythologie et de la culture nordiques, où dieux, héros et gens ordinaires affrontaie……続きを見る

Spiritul Viking: Îmbrățișând Viața cu Curaj și Reziliență invită cititorul să pătrundă în lumea vibrantă a mitologiei și culturii nordice, unde zei, eroi și oameni obișnuiți înfruntau furtunile vieț……続きを見る

Το βιβλίο «Το Πνεύμα του Βίκινγκ: Αγκαλιάζοντας τη Ζωή με Θάρρος και Ανθεκτικότητα» προσκαλεί τον αναγνώστη να εισέλθει στον ζωντανό κόσμο της μυθολογίας και της νορβηγικής κουλτούρας, όπου θεοί, ήρ……続きを見る

O Espírito Viking: Abraçando a Vida com Coragem e Resiliência convida o leitor a entrar no vibrante mundo da mitologia e da cultura nórdica, onde deuses, heróis e pessoas comuns enfrentavam as tempe……続きを見る

El Espíritu Vikingo: Abrazando la Vida con Coraje y Resiliencia invita al lector a adentrarse en el vibrante mundo de la mitología y la cultura nórdica, donde dioses, héroes y gente común se enfrent……続きを見る

Lo Spirito Vichingo: Abbracciare la Vita con Coraggio e Resilienza invita il lettore a entrare nel vibrante mondo della mitologia e della cultura nordica, dove dei, eroi e persone comuni affrontavan……続きを見る

Set in the rugged landscapes of medieval Iceland, The Story of Viga-Glum follows the turbulent life of a proud and cunning chieftain whose violent deeds and attempts to conceal them lead to downfall……続きを見る

In the tradition of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors "Once again, Brown br……続きを見る

The Finnish capital has come a long way in 475 years, going from a sleepy fishing village to a thriving Nordic metropolis renowned internationally for its architecture, design and quality of life. T……続きを見る

This new hardcover edition of Odd Nansen's diary, the first in over sixty-five years, contains extensive annotations and other material not found in any other hardcover or paperback versions. Nansen……続きを見る

For fans of provocative history and "Game of Thrones" alike, this revisionist narrative reveals how the little-known women of the Viking era shaped their world. Until Scandinavia converted to Christ……続きを見る

Denmark became a nation amidst the turbulence of the nineteenth century, an era plagued by war, bankruptcy, and territorial loss. Building the Nation is an insightful study of this formation, emphas……続きを見る

Descubre los secretos mejor guardados de la Venezuela colonial con una obra que desafía el tiempo. En "Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I", Pedro de Aguado nos transporta al corazón del siglo XVI, revela……続きを見る

Descubre los secretos mejor guardados de la Venezuela colonial con una obra que trasciende el tiempo. En "Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I", Pedro de Aguado nos transporta al corazón del siglo XVI, rev……続きを見る

Descubre los secretos mejor guardados de la Venezuela colonial en un relato que desafía el tiempo. Historia de Venezuela, Tomo II de Pedro de Aguado es una obra maestra que te transportará al corazó……続きを見る