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How Iceland Changed the World - The Big History of a Small Island (Paperback)
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How Iceland Changed the World - The Big History of a Small Island (Paperback)
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'A joyously peculiar book' - The New York Times 'A fascinating
insight into Icelandic culture and a fresh perspective on her
global influence. Warning: may well make readers wish they were
Icelandic, too.' - Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living
Danishly The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of
the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries. The history of
Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and
his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North
Atlantic. Suddenly, the island was no longer just a layover for the
Arctic tern. Instead, it became a nation whose diplomats and
musicians, sailors and soldiers, volcanoes and flowers, quietly
altered the globe forever. How Iceland Changed the World takes
readers on a tour of history, showing them how Iceland played a
pivotal role in events as diverse as the French Revolution, the
Moon Landing, and the foundation of Israel. Again and again, one
humble nation has found itself at the frontline of historic events,
shaping the world as we know it - How Iceland Changed the World
paints a lively picture of just how it all happened. 'Egill
Bjarnason has written a delightful reminder that, when it comes to
countries, size doesn't always matter. His writing is a pleasure to
read, reminiscent of Bill Bryson or Louis Theroux. He has made sure
we will never take Iceland for granted again.' A.J. Jacobs, New
York Times bestselling author of Thanks a Thousand and The Year of
Living Biblically 'Bjarnason's intriguing book might be about a
cold place, but it's tailor-made to be read on the beach.' - New
Statesman 'Egill Bjarnason places Iceland at the center of
everything, and his narrative not only entertains but enlightens,
uncovering unexpected connections.' Andri Snaer, author of On Time
and Water 'Icelander Egill Bjarnason takes us on a high-speed,
rough-and-tumble ride through 1,000-plus years of history-from the
discovery of America to Tolkien's muse, from the French Revolution
to the NASA moonwalk, from Israel's birth to the first woman
president-all to display his home island's mind-opening legacy.'
Nancy Marie Brown, author of The Real Valkyrie and The Far
Traveller 'I always assumed the history of Iceland had, by law or
fate, to match the tone of an October morning: dark, gray, and
uninviting to most mankind. This book challenges that assumption,
and about time. Our past, much like the present, can be a little
fun.' Jon Gnarr, former mayor of Reykjavik and author of The Pirate
and The Outlaw 'How Iceland Changed the World is not only
surprising and informative. It is amusing and evocatively animates
a place that I have been fascinated with for most of my life. Well
worth the read!' - Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A
Thousand Acres 'An entertaining, offbeat (and pleasingly concise)
history of the remote North Atlantic nation ... perfect for a
summer getaway read' - The Critic
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