Review: A Brief History of Iceland, by Gunnar Karlsson
A Brief History of Iceland by Gunnar Karlsson My rating: 3 of 5 stars If nothing else, Gunnar Karlsson’s title for his history of Iceland is accurate. It is definitely a brief history. Something like an amuse-bouche. It’s well-written, albeit dry, focusing more on mid-19th century to relative present day. There is brief reference to its indigenous and Viking roots, referring more to the advent of Christianity and more modern political structure. Still, a quick…