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GREENLAND EXPLAINED
A Short History of the World's Largest Island and Why It Matters to the United States

Greenland is vast, remote, and sparsely populated - yet it has repeatedly found itself at the centre of global power politics. From Norse settlement and centuries of Danish control to American air bases, Cold War radar systems, and renewed Arctic competition, Greenland's history has never been quiet for long.

This book explains why.

Greenland Explained offers a clear, concise account of how geography, climate, and location turned the world's largest island into a strategic asset. It traces Greenland's story from its earliest inhabitants through European colonisation, world war, and the rise of American military and security interests in the Arctic.

Rather than attempting an encyclopaedic history, this short book focuses on what matters most: how Greenland became geopolitically important, why its autonomy has remained constrained, and why the United States continues to view it as vital to defence, surveillance, and global influence.

Written for readers who want understanding rather than bulk, this accessible history provides the context needed to make sense of Greenland's past - and its growing importance in a changing world.

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• Celý názov: Greenland Explained
• Podnázov: A Short History of the World's Largest Island and Why It Matters to the United States
• Autor: Thomas Calder
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Brožovaná
• Počet strán: 130
• EAN: 9798242969063
• ID: 50501379
• Nakladateľ: Independently published
• Hmotnosť: 186 g
• Rozmery: 229 × 152 × 8 mm
• Dátum vydania: 07. January 2026

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