A Short History of Finland

A fascinating history of Finland from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. To many outside the region, Finland is often swept up in the general group of Nordic countries, little known and seldom gaining prominence on its own. But as Jonathan Clements shows in A Short History of Finland, the country has a long and fascinating history, one that offers oddities and excitements galore: from prehistoric herders to medieval lords, Christian martyrs and Viking kings, and the war heroes who held off the Soviet Union against long odds. Clements travels the length of the country as he tells these stories, along the way offering accounts of Finland's public artworks, literary giants, legends and folktales, and famous figures. A perfect introduction to Finland for those curious to know more about the country, this expanded edition also features new chapters on Finland in the 2020s and the likely ascension to NATO member status in response to the Russo-Ukraine War.