How Iceland changed the world the big history of a small island

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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Main Author: Egill Bjarnason (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [New York] : Penguin Books, [2021]
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505 0 |a The discovery of the west -- The medieval legacy -- Iceland triggers a climate crisis -- Nationalism -- World War II -- The birth of Israel -- The moon landing -- The Cold War -- Gender equality. 
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