An autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark since the 1948 Home Rule Act, the Faroe Islands govern most domestic affairs from Torshavn while Denmark retains responsibility for defense and foreign policy.
A concise scholarly overview of Faroese society, politics, and identity within the Danish Realm, useful for the historical and political context behind home rule.
Faroe: The Emergence of a NationJohn F. West · 1972
A detailed political and constitutional history tracing the Faroe Islands' path from Danish county to self-governing territory, directly covering the events leading to the 1948 Home Rule Act.
Faroe Islands TodayBjorn Hroarsson and Henrik Solberg · 2008
An accessible modern portrait of the islands' geography, culture, and society for readers wanting present-day context alongside the historical record.