Iceland is unique among European societies in being founded as late as the Viking age, and in surviving for centuries without any central power after Christianity had introduced writing. This book recounts the history of a society on the margin.
Gunnar Karlsson Bücher



Psychoanalytic and Phenomenological Reflections on Masculinity
- 168 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
In this highly original volume, Gunnar Karlsson offers new answers to the question concerning the relationship between belonging to a specific sex as a male and striving for a masculine identity.
A Brief History of Iceland
- 80 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
The history of Iceland spans just over 1,100 years, from the settlement of the country in the 9th century to the modern republic of today. This book gives a clear, concise and vivid overview of Icelandic history through these centuries, showcasing the main events, the people and their way of life, in both times of glory and times of degradation and natural disaster.