
A Brief History of Iceland
Dominic Haynes
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
How did one of the world’s harshest, most isolated environments produce a nation of poets, rebels, and global innovators?
Ever visited Iceland and realized you barely scratched the surface of its story? Or found yourself fascinated by its sagas, volcanoes, or Viking past—but overwhelmed trying to piece it all together?
This book is your fast, engaging journey through Iceland’s entire history—from windswept Viking settlements to world-shaping modern reforms. Whether you're planning a visit, exploring your roots, or just love underdog nations that defy the odds, this book brings the full story to life—clearly, chronologically, and without the fluff.
Think Iceland’s just about glaciers and hot springs? Think again. This isn’t a dry textbook—it’s a gripping narrative packed with turning points, survival stories, and unexpected global influence. Even if you’ve never liked history, this will make you care—and make you proud to understand how Iceland became Iceland.
Listen now and discover how one tiny island at the edge of the world rewrote the rules of nationhood.
*PDF copy included with purchase
Duration - 4h 4m.
Author - Dominic Haynes.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Location:
United States
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. How did one of the world’s harshest, most isolated environments produce a nation of poets, rebels, and global innovators? Ever visited Iceland and realized you barely scratched the surface of its story? Or found yourself fascinated by its sagas, volcanoes, or Viking past—but overwhelmed trying to piece it all together? This book is your fast, engaging journey through Iceland’s entire history—from windswept Viking settlements to world-shaping modern reforms. Whether you're planning a visit, exploring your roots, or just love underdog nations that defy the odds, this book brings the full story to life—clearly, chronologically, and without the fluff. Think Iceland’s just about glaciers and hot springs? Think again. This isn’t a dry textbook—it’s a gripping narrative packed with turning points, survival stories, and unexpected global influence. Even if you’ve never liked history, this will make you care—and make you proud to understand how Iceland became Iceland. Listen now and discover how one tiny island at the edge of the world rewrote the rules of nationhood. *PDF copy included with purchase Duration - 4h 4m. Author - Dominic Haynes. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Introduction
Duration:00:02:18
Chapter 1: From Settlement to Saga: Iceland's Early History
Duration:00:47:46
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:00:47:56
Chapter 4: The 21st Century: Challenges and Transformations
Duration:00:48:52
Chapter 5: Iceland Today: A Nation Forged in Fire and Ice
Duration:00:48:32
Author Biography
Duration:00:00:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:26