A Short History of Finland
Published on 7. December 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-521-31136-6 (ISBN)
Description
This short history provides a clear and concise summary of Finnish history and geography. The book explains how a small nation, placed in an unfavourable geopolitical situation, won its independence and eventually achieved a high material standard of living and social and political stability.
Reviews / Votes
'A very readable and informative account of Finland's past... an excellent starting point for general readers.' Rough Guide to FinlandMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Tables, unspecified; 2 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-31136-6 (9780521311366)
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Fred Singleton
A Short History of Finland
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10/1998
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
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Content
1. History of Finland; 2. Finland and Sweden; 3. Finland, Sweden and Russia in the eighteenth century; 4. The Finnish national awakening; 5. The Finnish economy in the nineteenth century; 6. The political development of Finland, 1863-1917; 7. Independent Finland; 8. Finland in the Second World War; 9. Finland in the post-war world: the political situation; 10. The economy of Finland in the twentieth century; 11. The spirit of Finland; Appendices; Bibliography.