{"title":"Mart Kuldkepp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Mart Kuldkepp, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful explorations of Nordic history. If you find yourself intrigued by the rich tapestry of Scandinavian events and culture, then Kuldkepp's writings are an essential addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMart Kuldkepp's \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Scandinavia\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers an engaging and concise journey through the complex and often surprising history of the Scandinavian countries. This compelling narrative unravels the intricate past of the region, making it accessible and appealing to both history enthusiasts and those new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly placed within our \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, Kuldkepp's work strikes the ideal balance between scholarly depth and readability. Dive into this collection to gain a new perspective on historical events that have shaped not only Scandinavia but also had a broader impact on global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating works of Mart Kuldkepp to enhance your understanding of the past and its profound influence on our present world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shortest-history-of-scandinavia-by-mart-kuldkepp-9781760644963","title":"The Shortest History of Scandinavia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Stone Age to 'Scandimania' - a brisk, illuminating journey through 14,000 years of Nordic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutsiders have long viewed Scandinavia as special, starting with the ancient Greeks and their myths of ultima Thule, a place 'where the Sun goes to rest'. Today, we admire Scandinavia for its universal welfare, equality, peacefulness and untouched nature - not to mention its interior design, crime literature and love of all things hygge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet Nordic history has had its hardships and dark periods too — pandemics, war, the expansionism of the Viking Age and the eighteenth century, alliances with Nazi Germany in World War II and a eugenics movement in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Scandinavia\u003c\/em\u003e, historian Mart Kuldkepp masterfully sketches the outlines of Scandinavia's rich history - from the first known peoples of the region, who followed the ice sheet north as it retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, to the Scandinavians living in nations that are among the happiest in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this short but deeply insightful volume, Kuldkepp illuminates the concept of 'Nordicness' - a hard-to-define quality that has nonetheless steered the region to respond to major challenges, actively shaping their history and exerting a considerable influence on European and global history in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A superbly clear, learned and wide-ranging history of the five Nordic nations'\u003c\/em\u003e - Andrew Scott, author of \u003cem\u003eNorthern Lights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343703494892,"sku":"9781760644963","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760644963.jpg?v=1744004548"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mart-kuldkepp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}