Stockholm: A Cultural History (Cityscapes) [Paperback]

Tony Griffiths (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cityscapes | Publication Date: November 25, 2009

Situated on one of the world's most beautiful harbors, Stockholm has set the benchmark for civilized urban living since the time of the Vikings. Tony Griffiths reveals a city of power, intrigue, and murder; of scientists and investors; and a sensual city, home of Greta Garbo and the sm�rg�sbord. Its medieval period saw the Vasa dynasty turn a small town into the capital of a dominant European power and a major trading port. In the Napoleonic era, Stockholm established itself as a center of both technical and social innovation. While the city has suffered more than its fair share of misfortune, Stockholm's cultural and commercial elite transformed it into a community which now welcomes innovation and spreads the fruits of its achievements far beyond its borders.

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About the Author

Tony Griffiths teaches at Flinders University and is the author of Scandinavia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019538637X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195386370
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,571,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Travel > Europe > Sweden > Stockholm

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Read, April 29, 2010

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J. Solomon (Dobbs Ferry, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stockholm: A Cultural History (Cityscapes) (Paperback)

I bought this book ahead of my trip to Stockholm so I could learn more about the city. It is fascinating and incredibly well written. I love how the chapters are laid out thematically (not chronologically) with clever titles likes "Mutual Misunderstandings" and "Murky Ends." I can't imagine a wittier, more fun-to-read history. I wish I had a book like this for every great city I've visited.

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice but not fabulous, October 28, 2010

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D. Tobin (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stockholm: A Cultural History (Cityscapes) (Hardcover)

I expected this to be more of a coffee table book, but it is relatively small (I didn't read the description well enough) and unimpressive. The text is thorough, but it is lacking in photographs. I wish that it had double the photos, even at the expense of the text. Our copy cover was blank and looked as if it was missing something. If you are looking for something bigger and more fantastic, look elsewhere. We purchased this for $30 and I think the price would have been more fair at $20.