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A Short History of Finland  
Author: Fred Singleton
ISBN: 0521647010
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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"One can indeed gain a substantial knowledge of Finnish history by reading the book..." Ralph V. Larson, Scandinavian Studies

"One can indeed gain a substantial knowledge of Finnish history by reading the book..." Ralph V. Larson, Scandinavian Studies


Book Description
This is a second edition of the successful study of Finland in the English language. A Short History of Finland traces the historical development of the country from its settlement by the Finns in the first millennium AD to the present time, exploring Finland's earlier connection with Sweden, the complex relationship with Russia that has dominated Finnish history in the past two centuries, and the postwar achievements of the second republic. This second edition has been revised and updated by Emeritus Professor A. F. Upton, a leading scholar of Scandinavian history. It covers the impact of the break-up of the Soviet Union and brings events up to Finland's admission to the European Union in 1995.




Short History of Finland

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This is a second edition of the most successful study of Finland in the English language. It presents the reader - whether tourist, student, specialist or business person - with a readable and authoritative introduction to the Finns and the present position of their country in the modern world.

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This is a new edition of a 1989 work, revised and updated by A.F. Upton, a scholar of Scandinavian history, who discusses the impact of the break-up of the Soviet Union and brings events up to Finland's admission to the European Union in 1995. Accessible to a wide audiencestudents, tourists, and business peoplethis history begins with Finland's earliest settlers in the first millennium AD, and explores Finland's connection with Sweden, its complex relationship with Russia, and its economic, social, and political development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

     



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