Norway

Sörensen, Sigvart, 1849-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.0

Word count: 574K words
Chapters: 58

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Norway by Sigvart SörensenAuthor: Sörensen, Sigvart, 1849-,Language: English, Class: DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Release Date: May 18, 2019

Editor's review

This is a concise history of Norway written in English, tracing its development from early society to the modern era and serving as an accessible introduction to the country's national trajectory. Sigvart Sörensen arranges political, social, and cultural threads chronologically in plain prose with a moderate density of information. Readers unfamiliar with Nordic history will gain a timeline framework and a basic grasp of key figures and events; those planning to travel to Norway or study Nordic studies may also use it as background reading. Note that it is an older survey work, so specific facts and interpretations should be checked against more recent scholarship and it should not be relied on as the sole reference.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers new to Norwegian history who want a quick overview of its main threads
Travelers to Norway seeking background knowledge
English-language readers studying Nordic area studies

Not a good fit for

Professional historians seeking the latest academic research
Readers who want in-depth thematic analysis rather than a general survey

Reading tips

Start with the table of contents to build a timeline framework, then proceed chapter by chapter
Read alongside a map and note how Norway's geography shaped its historical development
Look up updated sources for key events to supplement contemporary scholarly perspectives

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as a textbook for Norwegian history?

It can serve as an introductory overview, but it was written some time ago and some factual statements and interpretations need to be checked against more recent research. For course use, pair it with recently published works on Nordic history.

How difficult is the English?

Overall it is a general history written for ordinary readers, with plain sentence structures and few technical terms; intermediate English reading ability is enough. A map or dictionary will help with the occasional place names and personal names.

Do I need prior knowledge of Nordic history to read this book?

No. It starts from the basic outline and suits readers with no background. If you are already familiar with Nordic history, you can use it as a quick review and reference framework.

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About the author

Sörensen, Sigvart, 1849- Author

Sigvart Sörensen (1849-) is a writer whose dates of birth and death and nationality remain uncertain. Public information about him is limited: the only known fact is that his representative work is Norway. The book takes Norway as its subject, indicating that the author took an interest in the history, geography, or social culture of the Nordic country. Judging from the title and the form of the author's name, the work likely belongs to the genre of nineteenth- or early twentieth-century country introductions, presenting Norway's landscape and customs systematically to English-speaking readers. Writing of this kind usually emphasizes factual organization and clear narration, seeking to sketch a nation's overall character within a limited compass. Because only this one work is held and no record of his life, profession, or writing background is available, it is difficult to judge his other creative directions or scholarly standing. Readers may treat the book as an entry point into early English-language writing on Norway, but should not infer the author's personal experience or full achievements from it.