The development of the Norwegian community in Brooklyn was closely tied to the international maritime trade that developed from the 1850s to 1920. In this first book-length study of the immigrant community originally known as the Red Hook district and later as Little Norway; a Norwegian scholar traces its development and its place in the overall scheme of Norwegian emigration to America.
#1247519 in Books 2010-08-12Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.10 x 5.50 x 8.50l; 1.35 #File Name: 0231701047256 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Engaging Yet Thorough TreatmentBy Daniel Louis ReraI originally wanted to give this book 4 stars because I expected a more thorough treatment of Qutb's ideology and influence; but the author's engaging yet thorough treatment of the subject material was so masterful that I think the book is amazing enough as a biography and glimpse into the social and political fabric of early to mid 20th century Egypt. John Calvert's depiction of Qutb extends way beyond the simplistic caricatures found in breezier treatments of his thinking.I was a bit disappointed to find two typos in the printing: Qutb being referred to as "Qub" on page 38 and the duplication of the phrase "Adnan Musallam notes of this poem" on page 101.I strongly recommend this book to anyone irrespective of their initial interest in the subject material.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. We must read this book to understand the real meaning ...By Minoru OkajimaWe must read this book to understand the real meaning of Islamism. The war against ISIS isn't a war against terrorism; but a war of ideologies. The U.S. administrations; Republican or Democrat; don't understand this; so they are repeating in Irak the same mistakes they commited in Vietnam.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Joseph TalaricoGreat topic on how the global jihad founder got his start but a poor read.
