Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828-1906) was an important Norwegian dramatist, social critic and agitator for women’s rights. He is known to be the father of realism and has been a pioneer in the transformation and revolution of modern drama. Ibsen was a leader in the campaign for a modern radical and realistic literature in the cultural life of Scandinavia of this age, and challenged the values of middle-class society and formulated the basic rights and liberties of the individual
Modern Traditions - Contemporary Architecture in India
India is a lively and diverse country that in recent years has developed into one of the largest industrialized nations in the world. This process is also reflected in its architecture. Recent developments betray a new consciousness and the search for an Indian identity. International influences are merging with traditional styles to create a unique new architectural language, which also bears the stamp of Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, who worked there.
This book, published under the auspices of the Swedish Traffic Association with the economic assistance ot the Government, aims at making Sweden better known to the English-speaking world. Conditions in present-day Sweden are shown against a background of centuries of development, the account being supplemented by a sketch of the country's scenic beauties. The book is written in popular style, but the attempt to make it easy to read has not precluded the incorporation of a great deal of exact information that will help the reader to form a true and clear conception of the land and the people.
The Mastermyr Find - A Viking Age Tool Chest from Gotland
The chest was found in Mastrmyr on the island of Gotland Sweden in 1936. More than 200 objects were found in and around it. Most are tools that were used by blacksmiths and carpenters, many of them amazingly modern in appearance.
The Modern World, Volume 2: Civilizations of Europe
The culture of Europe might be described as a series of overlapping cultures. The long and diverse history of the continent has created many cultural “fault lines” across the continent—West as opposed to East, Catholicism and Protestantism as opposed to Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity as opposed to Islam. In addition, Europe is home to a diversity of intellectual and religious movements, often at odds with each other, such as Christianity and humanism.
The roots of the concept of nationalism—loyalty and pride for one’s nation—can be traced to Europe.
