| Author |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Title |
Kertomuksia Suomen historiasta 2
Katolinen aikakausi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kertomuksia Suomen historiasta 2" by Julius Krohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work dives into the Catholic era of Finland, detailing significant events, figures, and cultural shifts during a time of religious transformation and territorial conquests. The text predominantly explores the early interactions between the Finnish people and external forces, particularly from Sweden and Russia, as well as the impact of various key characters such as King Eric and Bishop Henrik on the course of Finnish history. The opening of the book begins with a focus on the conquest of Southwest Finland, highlighting the expedition of King Eric in 1157 and the subsequent mission of Bishop Henrik, who aimed to convert the Finnish populace to Christianity. It narrates the fervor of the Crusades and the motivations behind them, describing how religious zeal inspired warriors to embark on these missions and bring conversion to what they deemed pagan lands. Through vivid storytelling, the text sets the stage for the series of conflicts, alliances, and transformations that shaped not only Finland's religious landscape but also its territorial identity during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Finland -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49094 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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