02073cam a22003013u 4500 73076 UtSlPG 20260610134706.0 m cr n 260607r20241840utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Cajan, Juhana Fredrik, 1815-1887 Suomen historia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-29 Jari Koivisto "Suomen historia: Koetteeksi kerrottu lyhykäisessä järjestyksessä" by J. F. Kainonen is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible narrative of Finland's history, ranging from ancient times to the contemporary period, in the Finnish language. Importantly, it attempts to synthesize various historical accounts to present a coherent story to Finnish readers. At the start of the work, the author discusses the motivation behind compiling Finnish history in a systematic manner, which had previously been inadequately recorded. He notes that prior historical references were scattered and often incomplete, existing mainly in religious texts and popular literature. The text elaborates on the challenges faced during the compilation process, acknowledging the various sources and the collaborative nature of the undertaking, while also expressing the hope that this attempt will serve as a foundational step for future Finnish historiography. The author also reflects on the themes of Christianity and native beliefs, setting the stage for exploring the complexity of Finland's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: G. O. Wasenius, 1840 Finland -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73076 113801 113801