The map shows all Iceland's principal historic sites, from the Age ofSettlement in the 9th century until the present day. The map shows all Iceland's principal historic sites, from the Age of Settlement in the 9th century until the present day. Places are shown where important events in the Icelandic sagas or in folk tales took place, along with events of Icelandic history, historic occurrences or disasters, and places where leading Icelanders were born and brought up. A total of 280 historical places are shown on the map, which is accompanied by a handy book containing notes and information in Icelandic, English and German. On the reverse of the map are descriptions of some of Iceland's main historic sites, together with color photographs. The map and book are sold together in an attractive case. The historical map is an indispensable guide for all those who wish to know more about Iceland and its past. Scale: 1:600.000
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