History of Scandinavia

From the Ice Age to the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Readers learn about the most important historical events and figures that played a key role in shaping Nordic society and culture. The book also provides fundamental information on the political, social, cultural, and economic development of Northern Europe. It pays special attention to the position of Scandinavian countries in the global hierarchy and their interaction with other regions of the Old World.

This comprehensive, interdisciplinary publication is designed for both the general public and specialists interested in the history and the cultural, political, social, and economic life of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.