A Short History of Finland / Edition 2

by Fred Singleton

Overview

This is a second edition of the successful study of Finland in the English language. A Short History of Finland traces the historical development of the country from its settlement by the Finns in the first millennium AD to the present time, exploring Finland's earlier connection with Sweden, the complex relationship with Russia that has dominated Finnish history in the past two centuries, and the postwar achievements of the second republic. This second edition has been revised and updated by Emeritus Professor A. F. Upton, a leading scholar of Scandinavian history. It covers the impact of the break-up of the Soviet Union and brings events up to Finland's admission to the European Union in 1995.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521640695
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.47(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.55(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

This is a new edition of a 1989 work, revised and updated by A.F. Upton, a scholar of Scandinavian history, who discusses the impact of the break-up of the Soviet Union and brings events up to Finland's admission to the European Union in 1995. Accessible to a wide audience<-->students, tourists, and business people<-->this history begins with Finland's earliest settlers in the first millennium AD, and explores Finland's connection with Sweden, its complex relationship with Russia, and its economic, social, and political development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"One can indeed gain a substantial knowledge of Finnish history by reading the book..." Ralph V. Larson, Scandinavian Studies

"One can indeed gain a substantial knowledge of Finnish history by reading the book..." Ralph V. Larson, Scandinavian Studies

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