William - Scandinavia 1

"Hamlet" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has m……続きを見る

The Soviet Union Under Brezhnev provides an accessible post-Soviet perspective on the history of the USSR from the mid-1960’s to the mid-1980’s. It challenges both the ‘evil empire’ image of the USS……続きを見る

In 1931, Sir William Craigie gave the Alexander Lectures in English at the University of Toronto entitled The Northern Element in English Literature with a focus on proving the existence of a Northe……続きを見る

Amid the intrigue of the Russian court, John Quincy Adams took walks with Alexander I, spoke up for America, and, as historian William Harlan Hale writes in this short-form book, scored a diplomatic……続きを見る

In 1939, tiny Finland waged war-the kind of war that spawns legends-against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed at……続きを見る

In "Unveiling Christiania: A Journey into Copenhagen's Freetown," author William Jones invites readers on an immersive exploration of one of the world's most intriguing alternative communities. Set ……続きを見る

In these two closely linked works - a travel book and a biography of its author - we witness a moving encounter between two of the most daring and original minds of the late eighteenth century: A Sh……続きを見る

The Sagas of Icelanders are enduring stories from Viking-age Iceland filled with love and romance, battles and feuds, tragedy and comedy. Yet these tales are little read today, even by lovers of lit……続きを見る

The ninth and tenth centuries were a period of new development and great changes within the Scandinavian countries. The Viking expeditions brought a large part of the population into direct contact ……続きを見る

This book investigates the debate over Soviet military doctrine and changes in civil-military relations in the Soviet Union since 1985. One of Gorbachev's greatest challenges is to apply "new thinki……続きを見る

This book explores accounts in the Sagas of Icelanders of encounters with foreign peoples, both abroad and in Iceland, who are portrayed according to stereotypes which vary depending on their origin……続きを見る

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Nordic haven with "Discovering Danish Delight." In this comprehensive and insightful guide, author William Jones takes you by the hand and lead……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

In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to……続きを見る

Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and th……続きを見る