Bibliograph

A history of Denmark, Knud J.V. Jespersen ; translated by Ivan Hill

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A history of Denmark, Knud J.V. Jespersen ; translated by Ivan Hill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-230) and index

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maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of Denmark

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

53903773

Responsibility statement

Knud J.V. Jespersen ; translated by Ivan Hill

Review

"The history of modern Denmark is essentially the story of how a once extensive and diverse empire slowly disintegrated under the changing circumstances of the times. Eventually, the dissolution of the component parts resulted in one small core area remaining, which is today called Denmark." "In this introductory guide, Knud J.V. Jespersen traces the lengthy process of disintegration and reduction which helped to form the modern Danish state, and the historical roots of Denmark's current international position."--Jacket

Series statement

Palgrave essential histories

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction: What is Denmark and who are the Danes? -- 2. Foreign and security politicy: from gatekeeper of the Baltic to a midget state -- 3. Domestic policy, 1500-1848: the era of aristocracy and absolutism -- 4. Domestic policy, 1848-2000: democracy and the welfare state -- 5. The church and culture from Luther to postmodernism -- 6. Economic conditions: the old Denmark, 1500-1800 -- 7. Economic conditions: the new Denmark, 1800-2000 -- 8. The Danes: a tribe or a nation?

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