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How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island

By Egill Bjarnason
Narrated by: Einar Gunn
Unabridged — 8 hours, 44 minutes
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By Egill Bjarnason
Narrated by: Einar Gunn
Unabridged — 8 hours, 44 minutes

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Iceland is known for its volcanoes and Northern Lights, but did you know the island nation played a pivotal role in world-changing events like the French Revolution and the Moon landing? Dive into the fascinating history behind Iceland’s unexpected influence on the world.

"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- The New York Times

`Bjarnason's intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it's tailor-made to be read on the beach.' -New Statesman

The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries.


The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North Atlantic. Suddenly, the island was no longer just a layover for the Arcti...

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