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Historical Dictionary of Sweden

2015-09-17 History
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Sweden by : Elisabeth Elgán

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sweden written by Elisabeth Elgán. This book was released on 2015-09-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweden’s transformation in the last century was brought about not by the military prowess of exceptional Swedes (indeed neutrality has been a key element in Swedish policy for almost two centuries) but by the creative ability of its people. Sweden has emerged as a model welfare state and a well-ordered democracy, to which economists, sociologists, feminists, architects, and scientists from sophisticated nations have paid study visits. Sweden now depends on international trade to preserve its high standard of living and, in a world of harsh international competition, often has to struggle to maintain its welfare system and its reputation. Despite its present difficulties, however, it remains one of the world’s most advanced and affluent democracies. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sweden contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and a dictionary section with more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sweden.

Historical Dictionary of Stockholm

1997-01-01 Stockholm (Sweden)
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Release : 1997-01-01
Genre : Stockholm (Sweden)
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Stockholm by : D. E. Gould

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Stockholm written by D. E. Gould. This book was released on 1997-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Historical Dictionary of Sweden

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Release : 2006
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Sweden by : Irene Scobbie

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sweden written by Irene Scobbie. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries Sweden was a rather backward, relatively unknown country. It burst onto the world scene during the Viking Age, and then under the warrior kings Gustavus Adolphus and Charles XII in the 17th and 18th centuries, only to withdraw into isolation again. In this century, however, the country has been transformed and hailed as a model welfare state. The over 240 entries in this volume range from the Viking Age to the present day, but the emphasis is on personalities and events of the 20th century and Sweden's rapid social and economic evolution. Sweden's internal affairs are reflected in articles on economics, politicians and political parties, newspapers, parliament, trade unions, social welfare, education, religion, and the status of women. Foreign affairs are covered in such articles as Sweden and Finland, Union with Norway, Estonia, Nordic Council, the two World Wars, Neutrality, the United Nations, and the European Union. Cultural entries include Swedish theater, music, visual arts, literature and language, libraries, and cinema. Several Swedes of international fame have been included (e.g., Linneaus, Kreuger, Nobel, Palme, St. Birgitta, and Raoul Wallenberg). The dictionary is preceded by a chronology and an introduction which give the reader an overview of Swedish history. There is, finally, a substantial bibliography to assist further reading.

Historical Dictionary of Stockholm

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Release : 1997
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Stockholm by : D. E. Gould

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Stockholm written by D. E. Gould. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference to significant people, events, institutions and groups, and neighborhoods and districts of the Swedish capital since its founding in the middle of the 13th century. Includes a chronology, maps, a historical introduction, and a selected bibliography. Appendices provide information on such topics as buildings, museums, authors connected with the city, mayors, and various statistics. Not a travel guide. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema

2012-09-20 Performing Arts
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Release : 2012-09-20
Genre : Performing Arts
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema by : John Sundholm

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema written by John Sundholm. This book was released on 2012-09-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although relatively small, the northern countries of Scandinavia have made a disproportionately large contribution to world cinema. Indeed, some of their films are among the best known of all times, including The Seventh Seal, Dancer in the Dark, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. And Scandinavian directors are also among the best known, just to mention Ingmar Bergman and Lars von Trier. But there is much more to the cinema of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland than that, and this book shows us what they have been accomplishing over more than a century from the beginnings of cinema until the present. The Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema shows just how long and busy this history has been in the chronology, starting in 1896. The introduction then describes the situation in each one of the component countries, all of which approached and developed the field in a similar but also slightly different manner. The dictionary section, with over 400 substantial entries, looks at the situation in greater detail, with over 400 substantial entries on major actors, directors and others, significant films, various genres and themes, and subjects such as animation, ethnicity, migration and censorship. Given its contribution to world cinema it is good to finally have an encyclopedia like this which can meet the interests of the scholar and researcher but also the movie fan.

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