Historical Dictionary of Norway (Historical Dictionaries of Europe)

Norway has a thousand year history from the Vikings (750-1100) to modern times. Historically, a poor country on Europe's periphery, its natural resources and hardy people have established a successful modern welfare state. Norway has exploited its natural resources of fish, water, oil, and gas to become one of Europe's most successful small states.This second edition of I 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. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Norway. "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." --Provided by publisher Contents Editor’s Foreword Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Map Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Appendix A Appendix B Bibliography About the Authors