"The recent fascination in Finnish folklore studies with popular thought and the values and emotions encoded in oral tradition began with the realisation that the vast collections of the Finnish folklore archives still have much to offer the modern-day researcher. These archive …
In Stockholm in January of 1945, an assembly of Swedish diplomats and businessmen initiated an organization that was to improve the country's reputation abroad. The new, semi-governmental Swedish Institute was charged with explaining Sweden's policy of neutrality during the war,…
"H. Arnold Barton investigates Norwegian political and cultural influences in Sweden during the period of the Swedish-Norwegian dynastic union from 1814 to 1905." "Although closely related in origins, indigenous culture, language, and religion, Sweden and Norway had very differe…
Focusing on flowers, this book from the "Clue Books" series, provides visual clues for identification, background information, and practical advice on where to look for specimens and how to collect and examine them.
by Williams, Gareth, Shumate, Johnny
fromWeapon (Osprey Publishing)
Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on t…
by Williams, Gareth, Shumate, Johnny
fromWeapon (Osprey Publishing)
Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on t…