num_pages: 64
description: Xenophobia—an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable.Xenophobe's Guides—an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.'As proof of their innate superiority the Icelanders point out that Iceland is the navel of the world. If you doubt the veracity of this claim you need only consult the Viking Sagas, the greatest of all literary achievements, where this view is expressed countless times during the course of long meandering tales of murder and revenge.'Xenophobe's Motto—Forewarned is forearmed.
language: English
title: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders
titlecomplete: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders
genres: Cultural, Travel, Humor, Scandinavian Literature, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 272
places: Iceland
series: The Xenophobe's Guide
publisher: Ravette Pub Ltd