Helsinki : a cultural and literary history / Neil Kent.

Author
Kent, Neil [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Interlink Books, 2005.
Description
xiv, 247 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.

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    Series
    Cities of the imagination [More in this series]
    Summary note
    Kent explores the history and culture of the "Daughter of the Baltic," a small fishing village that became a powerhouse of design and technology. Illustrations & maps.
    Notes
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and indexes.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-238) and indexes.
    Contents
    • Commercial Helsinki : from herrings to hi-tech
    • Imperial Helsinki : the Czar, the architect, and the new city
    • Military Helsinki : war and warriors
    • Ethnic Helsinki : language, identity, and community
    • God and Helsinki : churches, faiths, and religious diversity
    • Helsinki and nature : weather, sports, and public health
    • Helsinki and romanticism : myth, epic, and architecture
    • Helsinki and modernity : urban growth, architecture, and design
    • Intellectual Helsinki : science and learning
    • Helsinki and hospitality : hotels, drinking, and saunas
    • Helsinki and the visual arts : museums, galleries, and artists
    • Helsinki and the performing arts : music, opera, and ballet.
    ISBN
    • 1566565448 ((pbk.))
    • 9781566565448 ((pbk.))
    LCCN
    2004004615
    OCLC
    54500584
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