Excerpt from Scandinavia, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1 of 2: Being a History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: Comprehending a Description of These Countries; An Account of the Mythology, Government, Laws, Manners, and Institutions of the Early Inhabitants; And the Present State of Society; Religion Literature, Arts The Family Library being intended to embrace every branch of useful literature, and, consequently to form of itself a complete library, a well-written, judicious, and comprehensive popular history of all the most interesting and important countries has been deemed by the publishers, from the commencement of the enterprise, as indispensably necessary; and as they have been able to procure works of such a character, either original or selected, they have incorporated them into the series. They are happy to have it in their power to present to the public, in these volumes, a history of the kingdoms of Northern Europe, no less distinguished by erudite research than by the charms of style, and the general ability with which it is written. It is the joint production of two of the ripest scholars of the present day, who have made the subject of Runic literature and antiquities, as well as of Northern history generally, their particular study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich and complex history of the Scandinavian nations, from their humble origins to their rise as influential players on the world stage. The author traces the evolution of these societies from the Viking Age through the Middle Ages to the present day, providing insights into their political, social, and cultural development. With a focus on the intertwined histories of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, the book examines the key events and figures that have shaped the region, including the legendary exploits of the Vikings, the rise of Christianity, and the emergence of modern nation-states. Through the author's meticulous research and engaging narrative, readers will gain a deep understanding of the forces that have shaped Scandinavia and its enduring legacy in world affairs. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330238486_0
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