Find the answers to these and many other questions in A Short History of Greenland, that in spite of it's size, contains a great number of information about the long and chequered history of Greenland. Read about the whaling expeditions, the introduction of Christianity, the first laws, Knud Rasmussen, the golden age of poetry and art, H.J. Rink - the cultural pioneer, The great codfish venture, Greenland during WWII, the cultural clashs and consciousness raising.
The author Jørgen Fleischer is former editor in chief of the newspaper Atuagagdliutit/Grønlandsposten and has written a number of books on Greenland. He is known as a sharp, political and critical observer and commentator. His expressive language turns the historical facts into pleasure reading - so read the book - and learn a little more about the Greenlanders.