Isländische Nationalbewegung im 19. Jh. (ca. 1880-1918)

• Main Author: Piotrowski, Bernard
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: German
• Published: Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan 2007
• Subjects: Iceland
• Online Access: http://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/fsp/article/view/10762

The article presents the main development phases of the independence movement in Iceland (ca 1800-1918). The Icelanders’ activities took various political and social forms: concern for the native language, literature and culture; parliament activity (althing); support for industrial development and more favourable social structures; formation of political parties and social organisations; attempts to persuade the Danish to issue more advantageous legislation for the Icelanders. The article presents the main development phases of the independence movement in Iceland (ca 1800-1918). The Icelanders’ activities took various political and social forms: concern for the native language, literature and culture; parliament activity (althing); support for industrial development and more favourable social structures; formation of political parties and social organisations; attempts to persuade the Danish to issue more advantageous legislation for the Icelanders.