Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330238486 ISBN 13: 9781330238486
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0332241084 ISBN 13: 9780332241081
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating journey into the ancient world of Scandinavia, delving into the history, mythology, and culture of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The author takes readers on a voyage through time, examining the origins of these Nordic nations, exploring the arrival of the Goths and the legendary figure of Odin, and tracing the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms. The book weaves together historical accounts, mythological narratives, and archaeological evidence, painting a vivid picture of the lives and beliefs of the early Scandinavians. It examines their unique social structure, their fearsome warrior culture, and their complex religious system. This includes a detailed analysis of Norse mythology, exploring the creation of the world, the epic battles of the gods, and the fateful prophecy of Ragnarok. The author delves into the fascinating complexities of Norse mythology, exploring the creation of the world, the epic battles of the gods, and the fateful prophecy of Ragnarok. This insightful work offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Scandinavian history and mythology, revealing the origins of a culture that profoundly impacted the course of European history. 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.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 1334286663 ISBN 13: 9781334286667
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the history and evolution of Scandinavia, specifically Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and the interplay between these countries that has shaped them. The author provides a concise historical narrative, beginning with the Reformation and continuing through the Thirty Years' War. This detailed summary delves into the reigns of various monarchs, exploring their wars, alliances, and religious policies. Significant events such as the Dano-Swedish War, the Livonian War, and the reigns of Erik XIV and Christian IV are examined. The book examines the political and religious dynamics of the era, highlighting the tension between Protestantism and Catholicism and the power struggles between the Scandinavian kingdoms. The insights and analysis provided enhance our understanding of the complex dynamics that shaped the development of these nations. 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.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1015976018 ISBN 13: 9781015976016
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
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Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1878 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 385 Volume 1 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 395 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1878 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 409 Volume 2 Language: English.
Published by Oliver & Boyd
Condition: Good. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1838. 2nd edition. 2 volumes. 16mo. 400+432pp. Frontis., map, illus. Good book. Spine ends worn. Boards mildly shelfworn, corners bent. Some unopened pages at end of vol. 1. Inquire if you need further information.
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437137202 ISBN 13: 9781437137200
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Published by Harper & Bros., NY, 1841
Seller: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: good. Comprehending a description.; an account of the mythology, government, laws, manners, and institutions of the early inhabitants & of the present state of society, religion, literature arts, & commerce. Solid but unattractive. 6" tall; brown cover with gilt lettering & decoration on spine; 373pp + 403pp including index; fold-out map of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway bound in front; 12 b/w ils; holes in backstrip caused by biopredation; foxing. Hardcover.
Published by Harper & Brothers, 1860
Seller: Old Village Books, Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Two Volume Set. Fold out map at beginning of Volume 1. Pages have slightly yellowed. Clean. Front cover of Volumb 2 is loose. Pictures on request.
Published by Oliver Boyd, Edinburgh, 1838
Seller: Dublin Bookbrowsers, Dublin, NONE, Ireland
Red Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Jackson (illustrator). 2 vols. 400 pp & 432 pp. 12 Engravings by Jackson with a fold out map (frontispiece) on vol 1. Spines Colours on both vols heavily faded. vol I spine is chipped badly with a small piece missing. Corners and spine ends bumped & rubbed. else good.
Publication Date: 2017
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: english. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - english, Vol:- Volume 1st, Pages:- 375, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1st 375.
Publication Date: 2020
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1878. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 379, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 379.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 391, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer:: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 391.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1878. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 2, Pages: - 409, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer:: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 409.
Published by Edinburgh Boyd 1838, 1838
Seller: Victoria Bookshop, BERE ALSTON, DEVON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG HB leather 1st edition red leather spine spine label. Book.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1843
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). Reprint. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1843. 2 volumes, complete. 16mo. Early reprint. Volume I: pull-out map of Scandinavia, engraved title vignette, 4 additional engravings, 373 pp. Chipping top of spine, wear bottom of spine. Previous owner in pencil to free front endpaper. Pages tan but strong, occasional foxing. Good. Volume II: half-title vignette, 6 engravings, 403 pp. Shallow chipping top and bottom of spine, 1/2" tear along side of spine cloth, pages tan but strong, occasional foxing. Good.
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2015
ISBN 10: 1346558531 ISBN 13: 9781346558530
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New.
Published by Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1838
Seller: Il Salvalibro, Foligno, PG, Italy
Condition: Very Good. Mm 110x175 Edizione inglese / English edition - Opera in due volumi, legatura editoriale in tela rossa con decorazioni a secco, titoli in oro ai dorsi, 400 + 432 pagine con indice dei nomi in chiusura del secondo volume; una mappa ripiegata in antiporta e dodici incisioni (Jackson). Parzialmente intonso (a fogli chiusi). Etichette di biblioteca privata ai dorsi, peraltro esemplari in ottimo stato di conservazione.
Published by Edinburgh, Oliver & Boyd 1838. 1838, 1838
Second edition. 400; 432 pp. + folding map. With 5 plates, title-vignettes and a few illustrations in the text. Publisher's red cloth, decorated in gilt. Spines slightly worn.
Published by Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1838
Seller: Livresse, Gatineau, QC, Canada
Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. jackson (illustrator). 400, 432 p. Ill. Folding map. Publisher's binding a bit worn. Front(I), rear (II) endpaper cracked to hinge and spine partially detached (I). Owner's name.
Published by New York, Harper and Brothers,, 1841
Seller: Alte Bücherwelt, Perg, Austria
First Edition
Kl.-8°, Halbleder. EA. Scandinavia, ancient and modern; 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 ihabitants,.with illustrations of their natural history, by Andrew Crichton, and Henry Wheaton, with a map, and twelf engravings, in two volumes, Vol. II (only of two), hrsg. New York, Harper and Brothers, 1841, EA, OHlder m. goldgepr. Titel auf Rü, 403 S m. Illustr., etwas gebr. u. stockfleckig (De innen u. Vorsätze sehr stark) etwas best. sonst altergem. guter Zustand. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 750.
Published by Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1838., 1838
Hardcover. In two volumes. Second edition. Sm.8vo., orig. red cloth with a small gilt decoration on the upper cover, 400; 432pp. Bookplate, name rubberstamped o/w a fine, unopened copy.
Published by : Oliver & Boyd, and Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London c. 1838., Edinburgh, 1838
Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Contemporary decorative full gilt cloth boards with ornate floral and foliage fanfare border on upper board, blind tooling on lower board. Spine with 4 compartments of gilt tooled bands, gilt lettering on two, all edges gilt. , Size : 12mo., Illustrated with frontis?, title pages, 4 engraved plates, and 1 folding map. , Volume : 2 Volumes, P. Vol.1. advertisment, frontis, engraved title, blank, title, printer?s imprint, preface (5-10), contents (6-15), engravings list, 17-400; Vol. 2. advertisment, engraved title, blank, title, printer?s imprint, contents (5-11), engravings list, 13-432. Near fine condition, bound in decorative gilt contemporary publisher?s cloth. A handsome copy.