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  • The History of Iceland

  • A Fascinating Guide to this Beautiful Country
  • By: Christopher Hughes
  • Narrated by: Thomas Rode
  • Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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The History of Iceland

By: Christopher Hughes
Narrated by: Thomas Rode
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Publisher's summary

Discover the fascinating story of the beautiful country of Iceland.

Iceland is an amazing country with a rich history and a unique story to tell. Originally settled by Vikings and the location of countless natural wonders, Iceland is a brilliant place to explore because of its language and culture, making a popular tourist destination for all kinds of people.

Now, this book uncovers the history of Iceland, offering an insightful account of everything from the first settlers to this country’s place in the modern world. With reference to its languages, its vibrant and unique culture, its religions, and even the food and economy, this book provides a detailed look into everything that Iceland has to offer.

Covering the government and recent history of the country, as well as the economy and its primary industries, The History of Iceland provides a comprehensive look at this country, perfect for anybody looking to travel, work, or holiday in this remote and beautiful island nation.

©2020 Christopher Hughes (P)2020 Christopher Hughes
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Excellent introduction to the country

We heard this book while driving trough Iceland. For someone with little knowledge of the country it’s a great introduction. It goes well beyond history and promoted interesting conversations about how the experiences we had relate to the book’s chapters.

The person that criticized the book for being superficial clearly didn’t read the description of the book: if you’re looking for a profound and detailed account of Iceland’s history there are other books written with this purpose in mind.

Finally I would recommend two other books that are good complements for listening while traveling the country: “The little book of Icelanders” and “How Iceland changed the world”.

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