BoggisRolfe, Caroline
The Baltic Story: A Thousand-Year History of Its Lands, Sea and Peoples
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398103306
- author:
- BoggisRolfe, Caroline
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.41 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Baltic Story: A Thousand-Year History of Its Lands, Sea and Peoples A comprehensive history of the region that encompasses Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Western Russia, and eastern Germany. This narrative spans over a thousand years, exploring the ties of blood and commerce that have bound these lands together. From the foundation of great cities such as St Petersburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Gdánsk, to the rise and fall of dynasties like the Oldenburgs in Denmark and the Romanovs in Russia, this book delves into the complex history of the Baltic region. It examines the growth of autocracy, the Enlightenment, and the problems facing Poland that ultimately led to its collapse. Through a detailed analysis of key events and figures, The Baltic Story provides a rich understanding of the shared history of these countries, shedding light on the commercial networks, political tensions, and cultural exchanges that have shaped their development over time.
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