ISBN 9042003170 (paperback) NLG 60.00 From the contents: Scandinavian or Nordic? (Egil Tornqvist).- The position of the Scandinavian languages in a unified Europe (Harry Perridon).- East is east and west is west: on the cultural identity of the Finns (Paivi Schot-Saikku).- Echoes from the North in the heart of Europe: public and published opinion about Scandinavia in Belgium (Godelieve Laureys and Michael Maertens).

A collection of writings discussing the mutual influence between Scandinavian and European politics, culture and society both during and after the Viking Age.

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The most complete survey of Nordic architecture available today.

Covering Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and more, this concise guide reveals the natural wonders and cultural frontiers of these countries with, transport options from motorcycling to Finnish ferry-hopping.

Practical travel guide for independent budget travellers to the Scandinavian and Baltic countries. Provides detailed historical, geographical and cultural information as well as advice on accommodation, where to eat, what to see, transport, health and visa requirements. Also includes useful phrases, 85 maps and an index.