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The xenophobe's guide to the Icelanders

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Xenophobia—an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable.Xenophobe's Guides—an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.'As proof of their innate superiority the Icelanders point out that Iceland is the navel of the world. If you doubt the veracity of this claim you need only consult the Viking Sagas, the greatest of all literary achievements, where this view is expressed countless times during the course of long meandering tales of murder and revenge.'Xenophobe's Motto—Forewarned is forearmed.

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The xenophobe's guide to the Icelanders, Richard Sale

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1994
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Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Ravette
Pubblicato
1994
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
64
ISBN10
1853047791
ISBN13
9781853047794
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3,65 su 5
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Xenophobia—an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable.Xenophobe's Guides—an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.'As proof of their innate superiority the Icelanders point out that Iceland is the navel of the world. If you doubt the veracity of this claim you need only consult the Viking Sagas, the greatest of all literary achievements, where this view is expressed countless times during the course of long meandering tales of murder and revenge.'Xenophobe's Motto—Forewarned is forearmed.