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A mountainous country formed through volcanic eruptions, Iceland's geography is characterized by areas of uninhabitable plateaus and mountains, four major glaciers, coastal valleys and plains, and a great number of fjords, bays, and natural harbors.
Settled around 870 by people from Western Norway coming either directly or through the British Isles, Iceland began its formal political history with the establishment of a general assembly of chieftains in 930. After a period of civil war characterized by skirmishes for power between chieftains, the Icelanders accepted rule by the Norwegian king in 1262, continuing with varying degrees of absolutist and parliamentary rule first by the Norse, and later by the Danish until 1904, when it was granted home rule, and finally in 1918, when it was declared a sovereign state. Iceland's final step towards independence was taken in June of 1944, when the republic of Iceland was formally founded, allowing it to become a full member of the international community.
The Historical Dictionary of Iceland contains a detailed chronology, notes on the Icelandic language, a listing of abbreviations and acronyms, an introduction which highlights important events in Icelandic history, and a bibliography of titles to assist the interested researcher in learning more about this small but important European country.
Settled around 870 by people from Western Norway coming either directly or through the British Isles, Iceland began its formal political history with the establishment of a general assembly of chieftains in 930. After a period of civil war characterized by skirmishes for power between chieftains, the Icelanders accepted rule by the Norwegian king in 1262, continuing with varying degrees of absolutist and parliamentary rule first by the Norse, and later by the Danish until 1904, when it was granted home rule, and finally in 1918, when it was declared a sovereign state. Iceland's final step towards independence was taken in June of 1944, when the republic of Iceland was formally founded, allowing it to become a full member of the international community.
The Historical Dictionary of Iceland contains a detailed chronology, notes on the Icelandic language, a listing of abbreviations and acronyms, an introduction which highlights important events in Icelandic history, and a bibliography of titles to assist the interested researcher in learning more about this small but important European country.
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Gudmundur H'alfdanarson (Ph.D., Cornell University) is Associate Professor of History in the Department of History at the University of Iceland. He is an expert in European Social history, specializing in theories and practices of nationalism. He has written extensively on his fields of expertise in Icelandic and international journals.
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...considers all aspects of Icelandic history...introduction is a valuable contribution to an understanding of the nation...an excellent introduction to one of the world's most unique nations...an obvious starting point for anyone interested in exploring Iceland's history and culture. (Arba)
...an excellent range of short articles on historical figures and places, together with all other aspects of society...although paying due respect to Iceland's long history, it does not deal only with past matters but places the country firmly in the twentieth century...very up-to-date. The author is an associate professor in the Department of History of the University of Iceland which gives unimpeachable authority to this dictionary which would be of value to anyone interested in Icelandic studies. (Reference Reviews)
...concise, authoritative, and well-organized...a useful reference book for any academic library. (Choice)
...an excellent range of short articles on historical figures and places, together with all other aspects of society...although paying due respect to Iceland's long history, it does not deal only with past matters but places the country firmly in the twentieth century...very up-to-date. The author is an associate professor in the Department of History of the University of Iceland which gives unimpeachable authority to this dictionary which would be of value to anyone interested in Icelandic studies. (Reference Reviews)
...concise, authoritative, and well-organized...a useful reference book for any academic library. (Choice)
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- PublisherScarecrow Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0810833522
- ISBN 13 9780810833524
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages240
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