How Iceland changed the world

the big history of a small island

How Iceland changed the world

the big history of a small island
Egill Bjarnason
Book - 2021

Provides a tour of the history of Iceland, from the time a Viking captain ran aground there 1,200 years ago to the pivotal role it played during the French Revolution, the moon landing, and the foundation of Israel.

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37413318991330 Available Non-fiction 949.12 EGILL
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Egill Bjarnason (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [New York] : Penguin Books, [2021]
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