Historical dictionary of Denmark
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Historical dictionary of Denmark
（Historical dictionaries of Europe / edited by Jon Woronoff）
Rowman & Littlefield, c2016
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references
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Description
Denmark has a millennium-long continuous history and development from Viking times (about 800-1050 AD) to the modern welfare state. The resilience of the Danish people is evident in the artistic golden age of the early 19th century despite national bankruptcy, the agricultural revival during the final third of the 19th century. Modern Denmark leads in industrial design, furniture, engineering, pharmacy, and social development in the 20th century. Danish scientists, medical doctors, composers, musicians, choreographers, playwrights, authors, sculptors, architects, designers, painters and film directors have made significant contributions to the development of European culture. In the 21st century, Denmark combines a thriving and highly productive modern economy with extensive social care and welfare, and thus refutes the neo-conservative economists who claim that such a combination is impossible. In short, Denmark is seen by the Danes and their neighbors as a very good place to live.
This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Denmark contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Denmark.
Table of Contents
Editor's Foreword Editor Jon Woronoff
Preface
Acknowledgements
Reader's Notes
Maps
The Danish commonwealth
Denmark
Administrative Structure
The Faroe Islands
Greenland
The Arctic Sea
Southern Jutland, Slesvig and Holsten
Chronology
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix 1: The Danish Monarchs
Appendix 2: Prime Ministers and Cabinets, 1848-2015
Appendix 3: Party Shares of Cabinet Office
Appendix 4: Party Shares of Votes, 1890-2015
Appendix 5: Referendums, 1916-2015
Appendix 6: Denmark's Population, 1769-2000
Bibliography
About the Author
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