A Brief History of Iceland & Scandinavia 2 in 1
Dominic Haynes
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Too cold. Too small. Too remote. And yet—these northern nations didn’t just survive. They changed the world.
Why did the Viking legacy echo across continents while the rest of medieval Europe forgot theirs? And how did Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—frozen outposts on the edge of the map—become global role models in diplomacy, innovation, and equality?
This 2-in-1 book is your fast, engaging, no-fluff guide to the full, dramatic history of both Scandinavia and Iceland. From myth-soaked sagas and Viking conquests to empire-building, eruptions, independence movements, and modern social breakthroughs, you’ll get the complete story of how the far north shaped the future of Europe—and the world.
Forget dry textbooks. This is history told like a great documentary—clear, fast-paced, and packed with insight. Whether you're planning a trip, tracing your roots, or just love epic underdog stories, this book gives you the full Nordic picture—without the jargon.
Listen now and discover how the coldest corner of Europe rewrote the rules of power, survival, and progress.
*PDF copy included with purchase
Duration - 9h 1m.
Author - Dominic Haynes.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Location:
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Too cold. Too small. Too remote. And yet—these northern nations didn’t just survive. They changed the world. Why did the Viking legacy echo across continents while the rest of medieval Europe forgot theirs? And how did Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—frozen outposts on the edge of the map—become global role models in diplomacy, innovation, and equality? This 2-in-1 book is your fast, engaging, no-fluff guide to the full, dramatic history of both Scandinavia and Iceland. From myth-soaked sagas and Viking conquests to empire-building, eruptions, independence movements, and modern social breakthroughs, you’ll get the complete story of how the far north shaped the future of Europe—and the world. Forget dry textbooks. This is history told like a great documentary—clear, fast-paced, and packed with insight. Whether you're planning a trip, tracing your roots, or just love epic underdog stories, this book gives you the full Nordic picture—without the jargon. Listen now and discover how the coldest corner of Europe rewrote the rules of power, survival, and progress. *PDF copy included with purchase Duration - 9h 1m. Author - Dominic Haynes. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Book 1: A Brief History of Iceland
Duration:00:00:09
Chapter 1: From Settlement to Saga: Iceland's Early History
Duration:00:47:45
Chapter 2: Under Foreign Rule: Norwegian and Danish Domination
Duration:00:47:50
Chapter 3: Iceland in the 20th Century: War, Transformation, and Modernity
Duration:00:47:55
Chapter 4: The 21st Century: Challenges and Transformations
Duration:00:48:51
Chapter 5: Iceland Today: A Nation Forged in Fire and Ice
Duration:00:48:33
Book 2: A Brief History of Scandinavia
Duration:00:00:09
Introduction
Duration:00:02:34
Chapter 1: From Myths to Men: The Dawn of Scandinavia
Duration:00:47:45
Chapter 2: Medieval Scandinavia: Kingdoms, Conflicts, and the Kalmar Union
Duration:00:51:28
Chapter 3: Rise and Fall of Empires: Sweden's Ascendance and the Reformation
Duration:00:48:40
Chapter 4: Denmark's Naval Power and Norway's Struggle for Independence
Duration:00:47:25
Chapter 5: Scandinavia and the World Wars: Neutrality and Global Engagement
Duration:00:48:38
Chapter 6: Scandinavia Today: A Beacon of Progress and Global Soft Power
Duration:00:50:29
Author Biography
Duration:00:00:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:26