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Stockholm: A Cultural History
Situated on one of the world's most beautiful harbors, Stockholm has set the benchmark for civilized urban living since the time of the Vikings. Tony Griffiths reveals a city of power, intrigue, and murder; of scientists and investors; and a sensual city, home of Greta Garbo and the sm rg sbord. Its medieval period saw the Vasa dynasty turn a small town into the capital of...more
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
November 1st 2009
by Oxford University Press, USA
(first published 2009)
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This is a very informative, nicely done book about Stockholm. It's a not a full-blown history of the city, but does delve into the background issues a bit to put things into context. Tony Griffiths' writing style is clear and entertaining.
I particularly like this comment on page 4 describing Sweden's Viking heritage:
"Swedish Vikings announced their business plan on rune stones in much the same way their twenty-first century descendants put strategy on the www. 'I wa...more
I particularly like this comment on page 4 describing Sweden's Viking heritage:
"Swedish Vikings announced their business plan on rune stones in much the same way their twenty-first century descendants put strategy on the www. 'I wa...more
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