{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-finland-paperback","title":"A Short History of Finland - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Clements\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating history of Finland from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The modern nation of Finland is the heir to centuries of history, as a wilderness at the edge of early Europe, a borderland of the Swedish empire, and a Grand Duchy of tsarist Russia. And, as Jonathan Clements's vivid, concise volume shows, it is a tale paved with oddities and excitements galore: from prehistoric reindeer herders to medieval barons, Christian martyrs to Viking queens, and, in the twentieth century, the war heroes who held off the Soviet Union against impossible odds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Offering accounts of public artworks, literary giants, legends, folktales, and famous figures, Clements provides an indispensable portrait of this fascinating nation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This updated edition includes expanded coverage on the Second World War, as well as new sections on Finns in America and Russia, the centenary of the republic, and Finland's battle with COVID-19, right up to its historic application to join NATO. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Clements\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and TV presenter specializing in the history and cultures of the Far East. Previous books by him include\u003ci\u003e A Short History of Tokyo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Emperor's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnime: A History\u003c\/i\u003e, and a biography of Gustaf Mannerheim, \u003ci\u003e Mannerheim: President, Soldier, Spy\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Finland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772358099232,"sku":"9781913368654","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a5e64a6102bda33580c130b97794037e.webp?v=1780403915","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-short-history-of-finland-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}