Bibliograph

The Baltic, a history, Michael North ; translated by Kenneth Kronenberg

Type

Label

The Baltic, a history, Michael North ; translated by Kenneth Kronenberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-395) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Baltic

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893709520

Responsibility statement

Michael North ; translated by Kenneth Kronenberg

Sub title

a history

Summary

"The Baltic is an overview of the region as a whole that deals with politics, trade, and cultures. The book is organized into ten chronological, roughly thematic chapters, with each chapter beginning with a vignette (focus) centered on a place with particular significance to the era under discussion. Throughout, the book pays close attention not only to trade and other economic issues, but also to population groups and demographic change. Significant portions of the chapters are dedicated to a treatment development of the 'Brick Gothic' architectural style, the brilliant achievements of artists such as Berndt Notke, the founding of universities, 'Nordic Romanticism', Baltic Sea tourism etc."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : trade and cultures -- Vikings, Slavs, and Balts -- The Christian mission and the settlement of the land -- The Hanseatic League and the monarchies -- The Reformation and the Nordic Renaissance -- Swedish dominance -- The rise of Russia -- Nordic romanticism -- Revolutions and new states -- Sovietization versus welfare states -- Transformation and EU integration -- Conclusion

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