--- product_id: 195120658 title: "Scandinavia: A History" price: "€ 4.51" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/195120658-scandinavia-a-history store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Scandinavia: A History **Price:** € 4.51 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scandinavia: A History - **How much does it cost?** € 4.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/195120658-scandinavia-a-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Scandinavia: A History (Audible Audio Edition): Ewan Butler, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Highbridge Audio: Books Review: Excellent Introduction to Scandanavia - I have read his history as preparation for this summer's trip to the region. The early history is difficult to wade through because there are few gripping stories to tell from the archaeological record. The chapters from the early 1600's to the end of WWII are fascinating. The entire history illustrates the competitive, warlike, and sometimes cruel nature of mankind. Today our civilization tries to suppress this aspect of mankind, however, there are numerous current examples of horrible behavior. The final paragraphs summarize the progress made by the Scandinavian countries to counter these tendencies, quote: "The countries of Scandinavia are humanitarian, with laws for the protection of workers, mothers, children and old people.......As the Swedes say: "Everyone is as good as everyone else."" When I visit this region I will have a much deeper appreciation for their history and culture. Worth the effort. Review: rich history is only surpassed by its sumptuous landscape. - Scandinavia: A History Written by: Ewan Butler Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release Date:02-21-17 Publisher: HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books Courtesy Audiobook Jukebox Ewan Butler’s Scandinavia: A History has all the drama, treachery, warfare and larger than life characters as The Game of Thrones. The thrones in Scandinavia involve Sweden, Norway and Finland with interference from Denmark on a regular basis. This was a fascinating book covering an area of the world that while not a superpower has none the less had an impact on the world at large. The book is full of interesting tidbits like the word “Vikings” is derived “from the word “vik” which still means “creek” in all Scandinavian languages.” The Vikings longships that were so feared were engineered to be able to go into very shallow waters. This enable them to hide in creeks and wait for passing prey or to penetrate far inland in search of riches. “Norsemen” was applied to peoples from all three counties. These raiders left their names and genetics in vast territories like Normandy and Russia. As the Viking age comes to a close, around the end of the first millennium, the Middle Ages of Scandinavia began producing better characters and drama than Shakespeare dreamed of. Denmark did her best to control all the lands within Scandinavia but was never able to hold on to its short term conquests. Sweden had a King with clear lines of succession. Norway had not rules for succession so each King’s death brought about great upheaval. Each nation's trials and coups created a domino effects on its neighbors. The book continues down through history with story after story involving kings, coups, wars with Russia, France, and each other. Russian controlled Finland for over a hundred years. As the twentieth century arrived, Finland, Norway and Sweden each found their own identity through independence. The Scandinavian nations produced great composers, explorers, and diplomats. Matthew Lloyd Davies is a very good narrator. He handles the many words in a vast range of languages without any problems. His voice is clear and all words are enunciated including the non-English ones. I found his voice pleasing to listen to. Butler’s Scandinavia: A History is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to an area of the world whose rich history is only surpassed by its sumptuous landscape. ## Images ![Scandinavia: A History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YJquf9D4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Introduction to Scandanavia *by T***J on May 7, 2017* I have read his history as preparation for this summer's trip to the region. The early history is difficult to wade through because there are few gripping stories to tell from the archaeological record. The chapters from the early 1600's to the end of WWII are fascinating. The entire history illustrates the competitive, warlike, and sometimes cruel nature of mankind. Today our civilization tries to suppress this aspect of mankind, however, there are numerous current examples of horrible behavior. The final paragraphs summarize the progress made by the Scandinavian countries to counter these tendencies, quote: "The countries of Scandinavia are humanitarian, with laws for the protection of workers, mothers, children and old people.......As the Swedes say: "Everyone is as good as everyone else."" When I visit this region I will have a much deeper appreciation for their history and culture. Worth the effort. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rich history is only surpassed by its sumptuous landscape. *by N***H on May 25, 2017* Scandinavia: A History Written by: Ewan Butler Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release Date:02-21-17 Publisher: HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books Courtesy Audiobook Jukebox Ewan Butler’s Scandinavia: A History has all the drama, treachery, warfare and larger than life characters as The Game of Thrones. The thrones in Scandinavia involve Sweden, Norway and Finland with interference from Denmark on a regular basis. This was a fascinating book covering an area of the world that while not a superpower has none the less had an impact on the world at large. The book is full of interesting tidbits like the word “Vikings” is derived “from the word “vik” which still means “creek” in all Scandinavian languages.” The Vikings longships that were so feared were engineered to be able to go into very shallow waters. This enable them to hide in creeks and wait for passing prey or to penetrate far inland in search of riches. “Norsemen” was applied to peoples from all three counties. These raiders left their names and genetics in vast territories like Normandy and Russia. As the Viking age comes to a close, around the end of the first millennium, the Middle Ages of Scandinavia began producing better characters and drama than Shakespeare dreamed of. Denmark did her best to control all the lands within Scandinavia but was never able to hold on to its short term conquests. Sweden had a King with clear lines of succession. Norway had not rules for succession so each King’s death brought about great upheaval. Each nation's trials and coups created a domino effects on its neighbors. The book continues down through history with story after story involving kings, coups, wars with Russia, France, and each other. Russian controlled Finland for over a hundred years. As the twentieth century arrived, Finland, Norway and Sweden each found their own identity through independence. The Scandinavian nations produced great composers, explorers, and diplomats. Matthew Lloyd Davies is a very good narrator. He handles the many words in a vast range of languages without any problems. His voice is clear and all words are enunciated including the non-English ones. I found his voice pleasing to listen to. Butler’s Scandinavia: A History is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to an area of the world whose rich history is only surpassed by its sumptuous landscape. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Very informative *by M***E on July 31, 2018* Since we are thinking of a trip to Scandinavia, I thought this was a good choice of reading. While it was informative and enjoyable, reading a book of this type on an e-reader is awful. 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