Mcalester gerard (4 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 335 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. The nineteenth century saw the closure of frontiers in the multicultural peripheral regions of northern Europe. This study analyses the demarcations of physical and cultural borders that were made in the area and the networks of interaction that existed there. In particular, ethnic relations within the population constituted a source of tension in the history of the region. The work demonstrates that the frequently used dichotomy pioneer settlers vs Saamis employs scientificaly incommensurable terms: pioneer settler refers to an occupational group, Saami to an ethnic one.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Palgrave Macmillan, Houndmills, Basingstroke, Hampshire, UK. 2002. 216 pgs. Bound in illustrated paper covered boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This book describes the struggle for power between two totalitarian dictatorships in the north of Europe and the battle for survival of a small nation caught between them. In the Winter War of 1939-1940 Finland successfully fought off a Soviet invasion. Then, with none to turn to but Germany, it became the only democratic state on the Axis side. Ultimately, it succeeded in extricating itself from the war and, despite the shadow of Russia looming over it, averted a Communist takeover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 216 pages.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 199 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Text in Finnish and English. 207 pp. Illustrated. Exhibition 11.2-28.5.2017, Sara Hildén Art Museum, Tampere. An exhibition book published in conjunction with Jarmo Mäkilä's exhibition, with articles written by art history professors Altti Kuusamo and Helena Sederholm. Foreword by museum director Päivi Loimaala. Biography by exhibition amanuensis Saara Heikinheimo. Catalogue edited by collection manager Sarianne Soikkonen. Book in good condition. Some wear to the dust jacket.…