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A Short History of Finland
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A fascinating history of Finland from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century.
The modern nation of Finland is the heir to centuries of history, as a wilderness at the edge of early Europe, a borderland of the Swedish empire, and a Grand Duchy of tsarist Russia. And, as Jonathan Clements’s vivid, concise volume shows, it is a tale paved with oddities and excitements galore: from prehistoric reindeer herders to medieval barons, Christian martyrs to Viking queens, and, in the twentieth century, the war heroes who held off the Soviet Union against impossible odds.
Offering accounts of public artworks, literary giants, legends, folktales, and famous figures, Clements provides an indispensable portrait of this fascinating nation.
This updated edition includes expanded coverage on the Second World War, as well as new sections on Finns in America and Russia, the centenary of the republic, and Finland’s battle with COVID-19, right up to its historic application to join NATO.
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A Short History of Finland by Jonathan Clements is praised for its engaging and entertaining approach to Finnish history. It is described as both lively and humorous, making it a suitable introduction for those unfamiliar with the country's past.
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ISBN: 9781913368654
Publisher: Haus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Haus Publishing
Illustration: 1 map
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 198.0mm
Height: 129.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 180
About the Author
Jonathan Clements is the author of a biography of Finland's most famous leader, Mannerheim: President, Soldier, Spy (Haus, 2009), as well as A Brief History of the Vikings (Robinson, 2005) and An Armchair Traveller's History of the Silk Road (Haus, 2013). After living in Finland for over a decade, he became a Finnish citizen in 2021.
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