Iceland from Past to Present
A detailed survey of Iceland throughout the ages. While mainly focusing on the history and culture of Iceland in the broadest sense, the book also discusses in depth the revolutionary developments that have taken place in Icelandic industry and society. Furthermore, it contains detailed coverage of life in modern Iceland, for example the system of government, language, industry, politics and energy development.
This book is a eulogy to Iceland, illuminated throughout by its authors' love and respect for the country and the nation that inhabits it. With a preface by the former President of Iceland, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir.
German title: Island-von der vergangenheit zur gegenwart.
Hardcover with 438 pages.