Sweden in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Sweden is a synthesis of the natural & cultural wealth of all Scandinavia: immense forests, placid rivers & rushing streams, & the midnight sun over the empty fjords & white sandy beaches, & the ancient, nature-filled cities where a multi-racial population embraces tolerance & co-operation. Now that it is a member of the European Union, Sweden is a country in full transformation. Since Albin Hansson began to build a society based on wellbeing for all in the 1930s, many things have changed. The original & perhaps inimitable ' Swedish model' has adapted as much as possible but was unable to survive in the end. The welfare economy has changed & the society that grew up with it. Swedish industry requires a large market to stay afloat & that means Europe. Although most of the population is permeated by the ideals of the welfare state, they increasingly look to international customs & behaviour, fashions & culture. As in other Scandinavian countries, the cultural cement of an increasingly multi-racial society follows from common adhesion to traditional values: respect for state institutions, pride in the country's ancient & noble nation, & an unwavering love of nature. The natural environment is considered a national heritage or as a national 'genetic' inheritance. The immense forests, ice-covered lakes, slow-running rivers, romantic fjords & white sandy beaches are close to the heart of every Swede. ...

Sweden on one of two map from the Swiss publishing house Hallwag
- Kümmerly + Frey, presenting the whole country on one side but
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Sweden in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...

Sweden in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Sweden Central: Sundsvall
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- Gävle area in a series of detailed, indexed touring maps from Freytag & Berndt with the

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Sweden in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Sweden Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

The DK Eyewitness Sweden Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide



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Sweden at 1;600, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Freytag & Berndt, with a separate index booklet listing all localities with their postcodes & providing street plans of central areas in six main cities, including Stockholm & Gothenburg. The country’s topography is shown by bold relief shading, with additional spot heights. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road information

Includes:: driving distances on many secondary roads & steep gradients. Car & passenger ferries are marked & railways, rack railways & cable railways are shown. Also indicated are provincial administrative boundaries. Symbols mark various places of interest, including isolated hotels, campsites, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30` intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.A separate booklet attached to the map cover contains an index & street plans of central Stockholm, Gothenburg/Götebog, Linköping, Sundsvall, Umea & Uppsala.



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