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Description
The Anatomy of Denmark is a concise, well illustrated history of the accomplishments and cultural heritage of the people living on what is now Danish territory since the Ice Age. The archeology and history of the earlier period (before AD 1200) is given as much weight as is the more recent past, unlike standard history books which emphasize written texts and more modern times. The book demonstrates the deep roots of a successful, well protected region through the ages. Strategically situated between two seas, as well as between larger Scandinavia and Central Europe, this populous beautiful country has always been both close to the centers of development and somewhat protected from foreign excesses. A particular talent for social organization, education, management and production has taken small Denmark out into the world ever since the Ice Age.
The Anatomy of Denmark is clearly written and lavishly furnished with illustrations and tables. It provides an brief, fact-packed introduction for anyone interested in this small thriving country - archaeologist, historian, tourist and business visitor alike.
Table of Contents
Part I. Archaeology: Ice Age to 1200 AD
Introduction
Periodization
Phase I. Hunters and Gatherers (to 4000 BC)
Phase II. Plant Growers and Herdsmen (4000-3000 BC)
Phase III. Cattle Breeders and Sun-Kings (3000-1100 BC)
Phase IV. Farmers and Tribesmen (1100 BC-250 AD)
Phase V. Courts and Armies (250-700)
Phase VI. Lords and Sea-Kings (700-950)
Phase VII. Kingdom Builders (950-1050)
Phase VIII. Christian Modernizers (1050-1200)
Conclusions
Part II. History: 1200 AD to Today
Introduction
Periodization
Phase IX. A Nation in Flux (1200-1536)
Phase X. Towards Recent Times (1536-1660)
Phase XI. Crisis and Recovery (1660-1800)
Phase XII. A Place in Europe (1800-1864)
Phase XIII. Industrial Society (1864-1950)
Phase XIV. Modernization (1950-2000)
Phase XV. Globalization
Conclusions
Part III. Topics and Tables
1. Jordehøj Passage Grave
2. Kivik Grave
3. Bronze Age Cosmology
4. Hjortspring Deposit
5. Jelling Complex
6. Boringholm Manor House
7. Rosenborg Gateway
8. Wars with Sweden
9. Battles with England
10. At War with Germany
11. World War II
Tables 1-13
Bibliography
Index of Places
Index of Personal Names
Product details
| Published | 14 Sep 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9780715638422 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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