Iceland’s External Affairs from the Napoleonic Era to the occupation of Denmark: Danish and British Shelter

This paper argues that Iceland enjoyed essential shelter, for its development and prosperity, provided by Denmark and Britain. Societal relations with Copenhagen were of fundamental importance in the preservation and evolution of Icelandic identity and culture, providing the foundation of the modern...

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Main Authors: Baldur Thorhallsson, Tómas Joensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Iceland 2015-12-01
Series:Stjórnmál og Stjórnsýsla
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Online Access:http://www.irpa.is/article/view/2087