Ring of Seasons: Iceland - its Culture and History [Hardcover]

Terry G. Lacy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1998

An island with a rich and ancient literature. A land of hot springs and volcanoes. A country with an extraordinary history, a challenging geography, and a vibrant contemporary culture. Terry G. Lacy brings both the perspective of an outsider end the familiar eye of a long-term resident to this delightful exploration of all facets of Iceland, past and present. She conveys her story with a skillful interlacing of history, religion, politics, and culture to paint a vivid picture of the way Icelanders live today.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 295 pages
• Publisher: University of Iceland Press; 4 edition (July 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047210926X
• ISBN-13: 978-0472109265
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,359,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > History > Europe > Iceland

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant mixture of culture and history, August 22, 2000

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David Landt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ring of Seasons: Iceland - its Culture and History (Hardcover)

This book was much more pleasant to read in many ways than most history books. It blends history with various cultural aspects such as sausage making and other traditional pasttimes and holidays. As a result, it does quite a bit to soften the sometimes drier moments of history. It is one of the few history books I have read that make me feel I would know something useful about a place if I were to travel there. Also, because the historical aspect is why I bought the book, I was not to be disappointed, the Cod Wars, the Settlement, Christianization, it is all there along with an especially interesting section on the first settlement of Greenland. I recommend this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant Research Material, June 28, 2000

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Nicole Wallace - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ring of Seasons: Iceland - its Culture and History (Hardcover)

This book is an excellant assortment of history, culture, and personal experience. Each chapter can stand by itself but all the chapters tie in together. The details in this book are amazing. It is great for anyone who is interested in learning more about Iceland and it's rich cultural and historical background. Also, for research, it is set up in such a way that you can find exactly what information you are looking for quickly. This is my favorite book about Iceland so far. It was the most well organized and comprehensive.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars review of Ring of Seasons, November 3, 2006

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M. Burt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ring of Seasons : Iceland--Its Culture and History (Paperback)

A little long, and it jumps around in time, and it can go off on tangents, but gives a nice feel for the history of Iceland and it was helpful to read before a trip to Iceland.