Historical Dictionary of Norway
- ISBN-10
- 1538123126
- ISBN-13
- 9781538123126
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 400
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-10-08
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- Terje Leiren, Jan Sjåvik
Description
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Norway contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
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