Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities by Ian C. Hannah
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"Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities" by Ian C. Hannah is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores ten notable cities in Northern Europe, providing insights into their unique characteristics, histories, and cultural significance. The author aims to shed light on these northern cities that, while less prominent than their southern counterparts, possess intrinsic charm and cultural richness. The opening of the work serves as
a preface, introducing the reader to the lesser-discussed cities of the North. Hannah emphasizes the importance of these locations, highlighting their development by rural, nature-loving communities rather than by grand urban ambitions. In particular, he begins with Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, recounting historical tales and anecdotes that frame its significance within the broader context of Norse history and culture. The narrative intertwines historical characters and events with vivid depictions of the landscape and community, setting the tone for the exploration of each city that follows in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hannah, Ian C., 1874-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hannah, Edith B. |
| LoC No. | 14009545 |
| Title | Capitals of the Northlands: Tales of Ten Cities |
| Contents | Thorshavn, capital of the Faroe Islands -- Reykjavik, capital of Iceland -- Trondhjem, old capital of Norway -- Christiania, capital of Norway -- Roskilde, old capital of Denmark -- Copenhagen, capital of Denmark -- Visby, capital of Gothland -- Upsala, old capital of Sweden -- Stockholm, capital of Sweden -- St. Petersburg, capital of Russia. |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Scandinavia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Russia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Capitals (Cities) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46019 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46019-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 703 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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