Piotrowski, Bernard2012-11-202012-11-201999Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia vol. 5, 1999, pp. 5-271230-4786http://hdl.handle.net/10593/3881The article presents the main development phases of the independence movement in Iceland (ca 1800-1918). The Icelanders’ activities took various political and social forms: concern for the native language, literature and culture; parliament activity (althing); support for industrial development and more favourable social structures; formation of political parties and social organisations; attempts to persuade the Danish to issue more advantageous legislation for the Icelanders.deArtykuł