The History of Norway from the Ice Age until Today

by Ivar Libæk, Øivind Stenersen

The History of Norway - from the Ice Age until Today is written for all those who want to know more about the country's history.

A lavishly illustrated, single volume work that gives a comprehensive picture of cultural and social development in Norway – from the time man first began to affect the country almost 12 000 years ago right up to the present. The juxtaposition of text, maps illustrations and captions provides the reader with variety, insight and the opportunity to delve into things more deeply.

Anyone trying to understand contemporary Norway will find this book both stimulating and useful.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

183 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Geoff Sloan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I lost the book just before I finished it and that was a sure disappointment.

[Karine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Godt med oppfriskning i norgeshistorien. Men 4 små timer lydbok klarer ikke akkurat å dekke alt. Perioder med oppramsing lest med «nyhetsoppleserstemme» gjorde at det i tillegg holdt hardt å holde seg fokusert på den informasjonen som fantes.
Men for all del, boka fungerer som en god oppsummering av de viktigste politiske strømningene i norgeshistorien, fra steinalderen og frem til om lag 2005.

[Ismoil Sadullozoda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise and comprehensive non-academic volume about the socio-political and cultural history of Norway. It encompasses a very large period, starting from the first human migration to the lands of nowadays Norway (circa 12.000 years ago) until the 2000s. Moreover, the volume is well illustrated with maps and pictures. It was a fast and fun reading but, of course, rather superficial in terms of the coverage of historical events. Nevertheless, a good start for having a glimpse at the historical sources of many current events in the country.

[Emma H · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Grandpa gave me this book to learn more about our family's heritage and about the history of the country I was born in. I really enjoyed this book, and learned a lot from it. The photographs are great and complement the text well. Definitely a must read for anyone interested in Norway, and it's sparked my interest for further reading!

[Edward Janes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whistle-stop history of Norway from the Ice Age, through the Vikings and the Middle Ages, to the turn of the millennium, detailing the political, industrial and social change that has shaped the country.

Bought this book when I spent a month in Norway in 2003 but not read it til now. I will return but until then this has scratched an itch!

[Malene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ganske så ok bok å lære litt med.

[Strivetoengage · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book and posted my review on my blog here: https://strivetoengage.wordpress.com/...

[Halldór Thorgeirsson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is short enough to provide a good overview of the history of Norway without getting lost in details. Photos supplement the text nicely.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breezy, informative and nicely illustrated.

[Andreas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meeeeeeh