The Periodical Literature of Iceland Down to the Year 1874
Author: Halldór Hermannsson
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Published: 1918
Total Pages: 550
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Author: Halldór Hermannsson
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Published: 1918
Total Pages: 550
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Published: 1966
Total Pages: 448
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Published: 1920
Total Pages: 1560
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: J. Scott-Keltie
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-12-27
Total Pages: 1550
ISBN-13: 0230270530
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Author: Gudmundur Halfdanarson
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2008-10-23
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 0810862743
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile Iceland is the second largest inhabited island in Europe, with only 313,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Icelanders form one of the smallest independent nations in the world. Around two-thirds of the population lives in the capital, Reykjav'k, and its suburbs, while the rest is spread around the inhabitable area of the country. Until fairly recently the Icelandic nation was unusually homogeneous, both in cultural and religious terms; in 1981, around 98 percent of the nation was born in Iceland and 96 percent belonged to the Lutheran state church or other Lutheran religious sects. In 2007, these numbers were down to 89 and 86 percent respectively, reflecting the rapidly growing multicultural nature of Icelandic society. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Iceland traces Iceland's history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading. This is done through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.
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Published: 1919
Total Pages: 1542
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gudmundur Halfdanarson
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2010-05-10
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 0810872080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile Iceland is the second largest inhabited island in Europe, with only 313,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Icelanders form one of the smallest independent nations in the world. Around two-thirds of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavík, and its suburbs, while the rest is spread around the inhabitable area of the country. Until fairly recently the Icelandic nation was unusually homogeneous, both in cultural and religious terms; in 1981, around 98 percent of the nation was born in Iceland and 96 percent belonged to the Lutheran state church or other Lutheran religious sects. In 2007, these numbers were down to 89 and 86 percent respectively, reflecting the rapidly growing multicultural nature of Icelandic society. The A to Z of Iceland traces Iceland's history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading. This is done through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.
Author: Frederick Martin
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Published: 1925
Total Pages: 1628
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sverrir Jakobsson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-02-15
Total Pages: 343
ISBN-13: 1442262915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIceland demonstrates most of the characteristics of a modern liberal democracy. It has maintained political stability through a democratic process which enjoys universal legitimacy. Rapid economic modernization has also secured its inhabitants one of the highest living standards in the world, and a comprehensive and highly developed health system has ensured them longevity and one of the lowest rates of infant mortality in the world. Icelanders face, however, formidable challenges in maintaining their status as an independent nation. First, the Icelandic economy is fairly fragile, as overexploitation threatens the fish stocks that remain among Iceland’s principal economic resources. Second, the country is rich in unused energy resources, because many of its rivers are still not harnessed, and geothermal power is abundant. But using these resources will necessarily damage the pristine nature of the country, forcing the politicians and the Icelandic public to choose between environmental protection and industrial expansion. Finally, it remains to be seen if a country with just over 329.740 inhabitants will be able to manage its foreign relations in a complex and constantly changing world. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Iceland contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Iceland.