Author : Terje Leiren
Release : 2019-10-08
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 126/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Norway by : Terje Leiren
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Norway written by Terje Leiren. This book was released on 2019-10-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norway has a thousand year history from the Vikings (750-1100) to modern times. Historically, a poor country on Europe’s periphery, its natural resources and hardy people have established a successful modern welfare state. Norway has exploited its natural resources of fish, water, oil, and gas to become one of Europe’s most successful small states. This second edition of I contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Norway.