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Scandinavia Since 1500
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Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2023-06-27
Scandinavia Since 1500 written by Byron J. Nordstrom and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-27 with History categories.
An updated edition of the definitive history of Scandinavia over the past five centuries Despite certain distinctions and differences, the lands of Scandinavia, or Norden—Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands—are united by bonds of culture, language, and geography, and by a shared history that comes richly to life in this landmark work. Now in an expanded, updated edition, this authoritative chronicle of five centuries of Scandinavian history incorporates the geopolitical developments and momentous events that have marked the Nordic world in recent decades. Scandinavia since 1500 situates the region’s political history within the traditional European chronology—in which the long “modern” period is subdivided into the Renaissance, early modern, modern, and contemporary. Within this framework, Byron J. Nordstrom traces the various ways in which economic, social, and cultural ideas and practices have come to Scandinavia from abroad, only to be modified and recast in a uniquely Nordic character. Long-unquestioned national mythologies come under Nordstrom's scrutiny, along with historical blind spots and erasures, as he ranges from canonical figures like Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Christian IV of Denmark to the constitutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the resistance movements in World War II, and the Scandinavian welfare states, literary culture, and modern design. Expanded to include the nature and realities of the increasingly postindustrial economies of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries—including environmental concerns, integration with Europe, globalization, and immigration—Scandinavia since 1500 offers a comprehensive yet nuanced portrait of this unique region in all its political, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural complexity. Cover alt text: Bold white title and author name across breathtaking snowy landscape of sun-touched cliffs beside a waterway and scattering of homes.
Scandinavia Since 1500
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language : en
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Release Date : 2010
Scandinavia Since 1500 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Scandinavia categories.
Scandinavia Since 1500
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Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Scandinavia Since 1500 written by Byron J. Nordstrom and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with History categories.
Structuring his history along the lines of traditional European chronology-Renaissance, Early Modern, Modern, and Contemporary periods-Byron J. Nordstrom brings a twentieth-century perspective to his work. He shows how religions, political ideas, economic practices, intellectual movements, and technological innovations have come to Scandinavia from abroad only to be modified and recast in a uniquely Nordic character. Among the many topics he examines are Gustav II's military reforms, Danish absolutism, the constitutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Scandinavian modern design, management techniques and shopfloor production strategies, and the welfare state. --From publisher's description.
The History Of Sweden
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Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2002-06-30
The History Of Sweden written by Byron J. Nordstrom and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-30 with History categories.
A history of Sweden, showing how a monarchical state transformed itself into an egalitarian, democratic system.
Culture And Customs Of Sweden
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Author : Byron J. Nordstrom
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-07-01
Culture And Customs Of Sweden written by Byron J. Nordstrom and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-01 with Social Science categories.
This work is an in-depth look at many aspects of contemporary Swedish customs and culture that ties today's nation to an understanding of its history. Culture and Customs of Sweden is an ideal introduction to this fascinating nation. The book opens with a broad overview of the country and then examines specific themes such as religion, marriage, family, gender issues, education, holidays, popular customs, sports and leisure, media, literature, performing arts, art, and architecture. Throughout, the author seeks to strike a balance between the history of these many aspects of contemporary Sweden and what is happening there today—at a time when Sweden is undergoing many profound changes. For example, the chapter on literature looks at both the development of Swedish literature since the Middle Ages and at current interests, themes, and writers. Each of the themes covered is central to introducing both Sweden's past and its present, facilitating the kind of understanding that is so important in this ever-shrinking world.
Medieval Scandinavia
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Author : Birgit Sawyer
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 1993
Medieval Scandinavia written by Birgit Sawyer and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.
The study of Scandinavia has been, and still is, deeply influenced by the interpretation of its earliest history that was developed in the 19th century by political, legal, and literary historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. Scandinavia figured prominently in discussions of early medieval Europe, not only as the homeland of the Vikings, but also as the region in which Germanic society remained uncontaminated by Christianity and other influences longer than anywhere else. In "Medieval Scandinavia", Birgit and Peter Sawyer question assumptions about early Scandinavian history, including the supposed leading role of free and equal peasants and their position in founding churches. They meticulously trace the development of Scandinavia from the early ninth century through the second and third decades of the 16th century, when rulers of Scandinavia rejected the authority of the Papacy and the attempt to establish a united Scandinavian monarchy finally collapsed. The authors include a discussion of medieval history writing and comment on the use of history in the 16th century and modern attitudes to medieval history which differ in various parts of Scandinavia. They ultimately conclude that historic Scandinavia held greater similarities to other European regions than has been commonly supposed. Birgit Sawyer is one of the founders of the biennial interdisciplinary conferences on women in medieval Scandinavia. Peter Sawyer's previous books include "Kings and Vikings" and "The Age of the Vikings".
Medieval Scandinavia
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Author : Birgit Sawyer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Medieval Scandinavia written by Birgit Sawyer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Civilization, Medieval categories.
Bringing The People Back In
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Author : Knut Dørum
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-03-17
Bringing The People Back In written by Knut Dørum and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-17 with History categories.
The formation of states in early modern Europe has long been an important topic for historical analysis. Traditionally, the political and military struggles of kings and rulers were the favoured object of study for academic historians. This book highlights new historical research from Europe’s northern frontier, bringing ‘the people’ back into the discussion of state politics, presenting alternative views of political and social relations in the Nordic countries before industrialisation. The early modern period was a time that witnessed initiatives from people from many groups formally excluded from political influence, operating outside the structures of central government, and this book returns to the subject of contentious politics and state building from below.
Poor America
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Author : Samuel James Eldersveld
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2007
Poor America written by Samuel James Eldersveld and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Political Science categories.
Poor America describes the sharp contrast in the extent of poverty between the United States and six Western European countries. While 36 million Americans live below the poverty line, a much smaller percent of Western Europeans struggle with the same problem. Samuel J. Eldersveld seeks to discover why this variance exists by exploring various theories. To explain the larger percentage of American poor, he tackles the history of poverty in each of the featured countries along with examining the "system theory" approach, the role of values, the political elite character in the United States compared to Europe, and the differential robes of the business elites in these countries. Poor America follows the issue of poverty through the present day, discussing proposals and prospects for reform in poverty relief in the United States.
Talking To Devils And Angels In Scandinavia 1500 1800
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Author : Soili-Maria Olli
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 2013-10-10
Talking To Devils And Angels In Scandinavia 1500 1800 written by Soili-Maria Olli and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-10 with History categories.