Description
Book SynopsisHere is a new, challenging appraisal of Norway, the author’s country of birth, that redefines its history, culture and heritage – ‘after Ibsen’ – and looks, with a degree of ominous foreboding, at its future and the future of Europe. Ex-diplomat and widely published author Jørgensen explores an array of topics, from Norway’s Viking past, its pursuit of independence, the German occupation, its politics and cultural heritage , the defence of NATO, the relationship with Europe, and the challenge of Russia, concluding with ‘self-image and reality’. In Northern Light, the author challenges many existing perceptions and stereotypes, making this an essential reference for anyone interested in Norway and its people, international affairs, European history and its cultural legacy.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Look to Norway
Chapter 2: Suddenly, the Country was Lost
Chapter 3: But Slowly, the Country was Ours Again
Chapter 4: Independence and Neutrality
Chapter 5: The German Occupation
Chapter 6: Political Parties
Chapter 7: Before and After Ibsen
Chapter 8: The Other Arts
Chapter 9: The Nobel Peace Prize
Chapter 10: Defence in Nato
Chapter 11: The Eternal Half European
Chapter 12: The Sea
Chapter 13: Bordering the Bear
Chapter 14: Self Image and Reality
Bibliography
Index
