This short history provides a clear and concise summary of Finnish history and geography. The book explains how a small nation, placed in an unfavourable geopolitical situation, won its independence and eventually achieved a high material standard of living and social and political stability.
A Short History of Finland Summary
A Short History of Finland by Fred Singleton
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A Short History of Finland Reviews
'A very readable and informative account of Finland's past... an excellent starting point for general readers.' Rough Guide to Finland
Table of Contents
1. History of Finland; 2. Finland and Sweden; 3. Finland, Sweden and Russia in the eighteenth century; 4. The Finnish national awakening; 5. The Finnish economy in the nineteenth century; 6. The political development of Finland, 1863-1917; 7. Independent Finland; 8. Finland in the Second World War; 9. Finland in the post-war world: the political situation; 10. The economy of Finland in the twentieth century; 11. The spirit of Finland; Appendices; Bibliography.
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