Providing a multifaceted view of modern Finland, this book describes its history, culture, language, geography, natural history and the mythology of early peopl

Finland has occupied the political, religious, cultural and economic border between eastern and western Europe since prehistoric times. Despite its peripheral l

During the early modern centuries, gunpowder and artillery revolutionized warfare, and armies grew rapidly. To sustain their new military machines, the European

Early modern Finland is rarely the focus of attention in the study of European history, but it has a place in the context of northern European religious and pol

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and cu