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內容簡介 Iceland is one of the last places on earth to be permanently settled by humans, and yet it developed one of the richest literary traditions of the medieval world. Settled by Norse Vikings in the ninth century, Iceland established the world's oldest functioning parliament in 930 AD and produced the Icelandic sagas, some of the most significant literary documents of the Middle Ages. This book traces Iceland's history from its settlement to the present day. Covering the Commonwealth period, the centuries of Norwegian and Danish rule, the devastating famines and volcanic eruptions that periodically devastated the island's population, the independence movement of the twentieth century, and Iceland's modern development into one of the world's most literate and progressive societies, this book offers a complete picture of a small nation with an outsized cultural legacy. Contents: Reader review: "I visited Iceland last year and this book gave me a much deeper appreciation for what I saw. The history is remarkable and very well told." -- K. Johansson This title suits Scandinavian history, European history, and travel reference sections. It is appropriate for public libraries, trade bookstores, and wholesale accounts with customers interested in Northern European history and culture. Order now.