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In the early morning of 9 April 1940 a fleet of German ships entered the Oslofjord. The Norwegian artillery delayed the German advance long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year occupation whose aftershocks would continue to trouble its national consciousness long after the defeated Germans departed in May 1945. In a magnificent feat of storytelling, Robert Ferguson tells the extraordinary – and relatively little-known – story of the occupation and its judicial aftermath.

En gennemgang af Danmarks historie fra 1780 frem til vor tid. Der lægges særlig vægt på bøndernes forhold før og efter stavnsbåndets ophævelse, enevældens ophør i midten af 1800-tallet samt på befolkningens levevilkår gennem de ca. 200 år.

Five hundred years before Columbus, a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years, giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse in...

In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse "sea wolves" followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev, and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Det var ikke en fremmed terroristgruppe, som stod bag det største angreb på Norge i fredstid, men en ung mand fra Oslo. Siden den 22. juli 2011 har man i Norge og norden forsøgt at forstå, hvad der drev massemorderen Anders Behring Breivik. Med udgangspunkt i et unikt kildemateriale har Åsne Seierstad fundet en dreng og en ung mand, som i mange år kæmpede for at finde en plads inden for samfundets rammer, men som endte med at bryde med dem på den mest brutale vis.

Гарнизонная служба в недавно покорённой Финляндии считалась очень тяжёлой, особенно на Аландских островах. В Камчатский полк ссылали провинившихся офицеров. Среди них был прапорщик Павел Бестужев, недавно переведённый в офицеры из солдат. Время было неясное и тревожное. Кончался январь 1826 года….

This book pulls back the curtain so you can get a better look at Finland’s history. Its history is exciting, even without the Vikings, and its proximity to Russia is something that is still talked about in the news today.

In this collection of two manuscripts in one audiobook, you'll learn about viking history, norse mythology, and more!

They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today. And it’s not hard to see why. They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters—plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking. While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands. The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers....

The Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union was a match-up between a mighty, powerful, aggressive nation and its smaller and weaker neighbor. Throughout its history, Finland had learned that in order to survive as a nation, it was obliged to dodge, when possible, the threat of neighboring countries that possessed more people, resources, and ambition than the small country locked in between.

Tag med på en tour de force gennem 15.000 års danmarkshistorie - fra dengang isen smeltede til for nylig. Veloplagt og uden filter giver historiker Asser Amdisen sin version af vores fælles fortælling - uden at gå af vejen for en god myte eller saftig sladder fra svundne tider. Ambitionen er at levere sjov, underholdende og oplysende danmarkshistorie uden fodnoter og lange videnskabelige udredninger, en bog, som gerne må både ophidse, provokere og begejstre undervejs.

It is true that the Vikings were, without a doubt, brutal men living in a brutal age. They did use their skills as warriors to relentlessly attack Europe and the British Isles to increase their wealth and territory, but that is not all the Vikings were, and their contribution to world history is far more than warmongering. In this captivating history audiobook, you'll not only learn about heroic warriors in battle but you'll also discover the remarkable achievements made by the Vikings.

Finland is a beautiful yet often overlooked country, famous for its windswept landscapes, icy temperatures, hardy people, and thousands of crystal-clear lakes. From its earliest inhabitants at the end of the last ice age, Finland has carved out a place for itself in the far north, creating a thriving economy, resilient culture, and a unique way of life that makes it a truly awe-inspiring place to visit. Now, this book sheds light onto Finland’s diverse and vibrant history.

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom, Battle for the Island Kingdom reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens.

Scholars and laymen alike have long projected their fantasies onto the great expanse of the global North, whether it be as a frozen no-man's-land, an icy realm of marauding Vikings, or an unspoiled cradle of prehistoric human life. Bernd Brunner reconstructs the encounters of adventurers, colonists, and indigenous communities that led to the creation of a northern "cabinet of wonders" and imbued Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Arctic with a perennial mystique.

A coleção Povos e Civilizações apresenta ao público brasileiro a personalidade e a diversidade de povos, nacionalidades ou etnias, suas culturas, hábitos, costumes e até estereótipos particulares. Cada autor conhece de perto seu tema e traduz com graça e elegância o espírito do povo retratado.

For centuries, a fire swept through Europe. It raged on and on, putting nations and kingdoms at its mercy, and that fire came from the North. Due to a series of socio-political triggers, the Vikings emerged from their northern homes in Scandinavia and swept all across the realms of Europe - south, east, west, and north. Mastering the navigation of the oceans and dominating the riverways, these vicious Northmen embarked upon their swift longships and introduced an entirely new chapter of Europe's history. Merciless in war and cunning in trade, they found their place in faraway nations.

Dive into the world of Norse legends and uncover the extraordinary life of Lagertha, the legendary shieldmaiden whose tale defies the conventions of her time. In "Lagertha," journey through the sagas and historical narratives that bring to life the fierce warrior known for her unparalleled bravery, strategic prowess, and indomitable spirit.

Step into the epic world of Vikings and Norse mythology! Whether you love history or thrilling stories, this book is for you.

An introduction to such a vast subject as Norse mythology can be problematic, as it could well fall between two stools; so packed with details as to put one off, or so vague, that one is none the wiser for having read it. This audiobook manages a pleasing balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent resources for the listener who wishes to know more.