IcelandMarshall Cavendish, 2007 - 144 sider 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. |
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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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