History of the Norwegian people (Volume II)

By Knut Gjerset

Book Overview

Norway did not arrive fully formed; it was made, argued over, and lived. History begins close to home. In History of the Norwegian people (Volume II), Knut Gjerset brings the sweep of a national history volume into sharp, human focus, illuminating how ideas, power, and everyday life shaped a nation within a wider Scandinavian history overview. This second half of a two-volume history collection reads as a scholarly history survey with narrative drive: a clear account of norwegian political history alongside the textures of norwegian cultural history and the pressures of norwegian social development. Gjerset writes with the authority of a nordic studies reference, yet keeps the reader oriented in the larger history of Norway - the institutions, conflicts, beliefs, and communities that leave traces in records as well as memory. For students and researchers, it serves as a dependable history research sourcebook; for family historians, it can function as a norwegian genealogy resource by supplying context for names, places, and migrations. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are building a library reference edition, revisiting classic national histories, or simply seeking a lucid guide to Norway within the Nordic world, Gjerset remains a lasting, credible companion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353701317
• ISBN13: 9789353701314
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 708 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"