The history of Sweden
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The history of Sweden
(The Greenwood histories of the modern nations)
Greenwood Press, 2002
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Note
"Bibliographical essay": p. [167]-172
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
For many Americans, Sweden used to conjure images of Viking raiders and settlers. By contrast, contemporary Sweden is one of the world's most advanced nations in terms of politics, social welfare, gender equality, standard of living, technology, the arts, and participation in regional and global developments. Nordstrom traces the history of Sweden, detailing its prehistory and Viking past.
This book shows how a country governed for years by a European monarchial system slowly—and at times grudgingly—changed into the egalitarian, democratic system of today. Starting with an introduction on Sweden's geography, people, and government, Nordstrom examines the political and cultural history of the country in six chapters. Also included are a bibliographical essay, an index, and a biographical section with portraits of more than 50 noteworthy Swedes, making this narrative account is the most up-to-date general history of Sweden available.
Table of Contents
Preface
Timeline
An Introduction to Sweden
Before There Was Sweden
Creating Sweden, 1000-1800, The Medieval and Early Modern
Becoming Modern, 1800-1914
1914-1945, Troubles and Achievements
Since 1945, The Contemporary Era
Notable People in the History of Sweden
Bibliography
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"