Historical Dictionary of Finland
Zusammenfassung
Finland was part of Sweden until 1809, it then became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire until it declared its independence on December 6, 1917. From these humble beginnings, Finland has emerged as an important player in the European Union and the world.
Historical Dictionary of Finland, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Finland.
Schlagworte
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- i–xxvi Preface i–xxvi
- 1–14 Introduction 1–14
- 15–382 THE DICTIONARY 15–382
- 383–384 Appendix A 383–384
- 385–394 Appendix B 385–394
- 395–452 Selected Bibliography 395–452
- 453–453 About the Authors 453–453