Norway and the Union with Sweden

By Fridtjof Nansen

Book Overview

""Norway And The Union With Sweden"" is a historical book written by Fridtjof Nansen in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the political and social circumstances that led to the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. It covers the period from the establishment of the union in 1814 to the events leading up to the dissolution in 1905.Nansen provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and cultural factors that contributed to the growing tensions between Norway and Sweden. He explores the role of nationalism, the rise of the Norwegian independence movement, and the impact of the Swedish government's policies on the Norwegian people.The book also delves into the negotiations and discussions that took place between the Norwegian and Swedish governments in the years leading up to the dissolution of the union. Nansen provides a detailed account of the events that led to the historic referendum in 1905, which resulted in the overwhelming majority of Norwegians voting for independence from Sweden.Overall, ""Norway And The Union With Sweden"" is an insightful and informative book that provides a detailed account of one of the most significant events in Norwegian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Norway and the Nordic region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164057227
• ISBN13: 9781164057222
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"