A History of Denmark

A History of Denmark
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781350307117
ISBN-13 : 1350307114
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Book Synopsis A History of Denmark by : Knud J. V. Jespersen

Download or read book A History of Denmark written by Knud J. V. Jespersen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this introductory guide, Knud Jespersen traces the process of disintegration and reduction that helped to form the modern Danish state, and the historical roots of Denmark's international position. Beginning with the Reformation in the sixteenth century, Jespersen explains how the Denmark of today was shaped by wars, territorial losses, domestic upheavals, new methods of production, and changes in thought. Focusing on the interplay between history, politics and economics, this illuminating text offers an insider's view of Danish identity formation over the last centuries. This engaging textbook is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on Danish, Scandinavian or Nordic History. Concise and accessible, it will also appeal to anyone interested in gaining a clear understanding of the development of Denmark.


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