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We Die Alone: A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance by David Howarth Publisher Comments “A book that I absolutely could not put down . . . and one that I will never forget.” —Stephen E. Ambrose “One of the great escape stories of our time.” —Chicago Sun-Times “We Die Alone is a spine... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper 
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Christina, Queen of Sweden : Restless Life of a European Eccentric (05 Edition) by Veronica Buckley Publisher Comments Not unlike the elusive figure played by Greta Garbo, the real Queen Christina stood among the most flamboyant and controversial figures of the seventeenth century. All of Sweden could not contain her ambition or quench her thirst for adventure. Freed... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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This Cold Heaven: Seven Seasons in Greenland by Gretel Ehrlich Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-361) and index.... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream by Eric Dregni Publisher Comments Eric Dregni’s great-grandfather Ellef fled Norway in 1893 when it was the poorest country in Europe. More than one hundred years later, his great-grandson traveled back to find that—mostly due to oil and natural gas discoveries—it is... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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History of the Swedish People Volume 1 From by Vilhelm Moberg Synopsis The captivating early history of Sweden - now in paperback!... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Fishing in Utopia: Sweden and the Future That Disappeared by Andrew Brown Publisher Comments From the 1960s to the 1980s, Sweden was an affluent, egalitarian country envied around the world. Refugees were welcomed, even misfit young Englishmen could find a place there. Andrew Brown spent part of his childhood in Sweden during the 1960s. In the... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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A Concise History of Sweden (Cambridge Concise Histories) by Neil Kent Publisher Comments Neil Kent's book sweeps through Sweden's history from the Stone Age to the present day. Early coverage includes Viking hegemony, the Scandinavian Union, the Reformation and Sweden's political zenith as Europe's greatest superpower in the seventeenth... (read more) List Price $31.25 Your price: $26.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Palace of the Snow Queen Signed Edition by Barbara Sjoholm Publisher Comments Barbara Sjoholm's moving travel narrative takes readers on a personal journey through the icy landscape of Lapland. A frequent traveler to Northern Europe, Barbara Sjoholm set off one winter to explore a region that had long intrigued her. Sjoholm... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Fishing In Utopia by Andrew Brown Publisher Comments From the 1960s to the 1980s, Sweden was an affluent, egalitarian country envied around the world. Refugees were welcomed, even misfit young Englishmen could find a place there. Andrew Brown spent part of his childhood in Sweden during the 1960s. In the... (read more) List Price $12.51 Your price: $11.57 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Blood on the Snow: The Killing of Olof Palme by Jan Bondeson Publisher Comments Recreates the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, an ardent opponent of apartheid and major figure in world politics.... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $18.95 Used - Hardcover
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History of the Swedish People Volume 2 by Vilhelm Moberg Publisher Comments In the second volume of his vivid history of the Swedes, Vilhelm Moberg brings his focus on the common people to bear on a period that included two dramatic revolts: the national insurrection under Engelbrekt and the last desperate attempt of the... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Ring of Seasons : Iceland--its Culture and History (02 Edition) by Terry G Lacy Publisher Comments Iceland in all of its extraordinary glory.... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $14.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Counterfeiter: How a Norwegian Jew Survived the Holocaust by Moritz Nachtstern Publisher Comments Published for the first time in English, this is an enthralling personal account of the secret Nazi project, Operation Bernhard, devised to destabilize the British and, later, American economies by creating and putting into circulation millions of... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Nordic Model: Scandinavia Since 1945 (Reaktion Books - Contemporary Worlds) by Mary Hilson Publisher Comments The political structures of the Scandinavian nations have long stood as models for government and public policy. This comprehensive study examines how that “Nordic model” of government developed, as well as its far-reaching influence. &#... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Swedish Mentality by Ake Daun Publisher Comments Ake Daun, a respected ethnologist who is sometimes referred to as the 'guru' of Swedish character, goes beyond stereotype, drawing upon statistics gathered during more than a decade of research. He quotes from interviews with native Swedes and immigrants... (read more) List Price $35.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Stockholm: A Cultural History by Tony Griffiths Publisher Comments 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,... (read more) List Price $99.00 Your price: $91.58 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Why Iceland? (09 Edition) by Asgeir Jonsson Publisher Comments As late as the mid 1980s, Icelands economy revolved around little else than a semi-robust cod-fishing industry. By the end of the century, however, it had transformed itself into a major player in world finance, building an international banking empire... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $12.00 Used - Hardcover
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Helsinki: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination) by Neil Kent Publisher Comments Kent explores the history and culture of the "Daughter of the Baltic," a small fishing village that became a powerhouse of design and technology. Illustrations & maps.... (read more) Your price: $14.50 New - Trade Paper
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Helsinki: A Cultural and Literary History by Neil Kent Publisher Comments Helsinki is one of the world's most northerly capitals, but it is by no means a city frozen in northern wastes. Situated along the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, magnificent lakes and forests reach into Helsinki's urban heart. The Finnish capital... (read more) List Price $12.00 Your price: $10.65 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Tivoli Gardens by Harry Benson Publisher Comments Situated on seventeen acres in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Tivoli Gardens is one of the world's most spectacular and popular amusement parks. Comprised of a lush public garden, theme park, food and shopping mecca, and performing arts center, Tivoli... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $24.98 Sale - Hardcover
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