History of Greenland

Petr Koubský tells the story of an island whose fate shapes world politics.

Greenland isn't just an endless expanse of ice on the edge of the map. It's a place where, for thousands of years, humans have encountered extreme nature—a place where decisions are still made today that extend far beyond its borders.

Only a handful of people live on the world's largest island, yet Greenland plays a surprisingly important role in history and contemporary geopolitics. From the first settlers to the modern-day clash of world powers, the book Dějiny Grónska (The History of Greenland) follows a long story of survival, adaptation, and power.

Petr Koubský guides readers through this story with clarity and a feel for context, helping us understand why Greenland is the way it is today.