Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications; 2 edition (October 30, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0791095142
ISBN-13: 978-0791095140
Format: PDF
Description: Since Alfred the Great united England in the 9th century CE, this northwestern European country has played a prominent role in world affairs. From its early days as the world's leading naval power - which enabled it to spread its influence over an area larger than one-fourth of the world's surface - to the period when it served as the center of the Industrial Revolution...

Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications; 1 edition (February 28, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0791096718
ISBN-13: 978-0791096710
Format: PDF
Description: A difficult environment with a harsh Arctic climate has made life for the Finns extremely challenging. But they have overcome more than just their environment. Religious divisions that developed between the Catholic and Orthodox churches also divided the country during the Great Schism. Later, the country was a battleground for fighting between the historical powers of Sweden and Russia. Today, Finland is a communications titan, and the country is no longer situated on the fringes of human activity. The use of technology has helped the Finns move to a point of virtual centrality in the European community. This full-color survey of the Finnish geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture will assist student researchers in investigating this Nordic country.

ISBN: 9780470124802 - 0470124806
Paperback: 314 pages
Data: July 30, 2007
Format: PDF
Description: Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of "my kind of town," he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully entertaining and welcoming. There’s plenty to do and this guide clues you in with the latest info on:
Four options for exploring the city
Five day trips to nearby attractions
Accommodations, ranging from three . . .