Iceland

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Marshall Cavendish, 2007 - 144 Seiten
This book describes this island of fire and ice which is located in the North Atlantic and which is today populated sparsely by descendants of Viking settlers. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
 

Inhalt

INTRODUCTION
5
Regions Volcanic activity Climate Length of days
15
The age of settlement Establishment of the Althing The saga
29
ECONOMY
37
ENVIRONMENT
47
ICELANDERS
57
A homogenous society Class A small but active population
63
RELIGION
81
LANGUAGE
91
LEISURE
109
FESTIVALS
115
FOOD
123
MAP OF ICELAND
133
GLOSSARY
140
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