The Rise and Fall of the Danish Empire

This book explores the Danish Empire, which lasted for over four hundred years and covered a vast area from Northern Norway to Hamburg. It discusses how the empire was maintained through ideology, military force, transportation systems, and networks of civil servants. It also considers the economic and ideological benefits of an empire structure compared to a nation-state. The book provides a detailed overview of the empire's history and offers new interpretations of its significance. It is an essential reading for students of Danish or Scandinavian history, as well as European or Global empires.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the fascinating history of the Danish Empire,spanning over four centuries and extending from Northern Norway to Hamburg. It explores the empire's evolution, from its Western orientation under the Vikings to its Eastern shift in the Middle Ages, and from its North Sea Empire to its Baltic Empire. During the seventeenth to early twentieth century, the empire consisted of small overseas colonies in India, Africa, and the Caribbean. The authors examine how the empire was maintained through ideology, military power, transportation systems, and networks of civil servants. They shed light on the diverse religious, social, economic, legal, and ethnic groups that comprised the lands under Danish rule. Additionally, the book compares the economic and ideological advantages of an empire structure to a nation-state. Providing a detailed overview of the Danish Empire's long history, it also addresses current debates and offers fresh interpretations. This book offers an original, imperial, and multi-territorial perspective on the history of the Danish state, making it an essential read for students of Danish or Scandinavian history, European or Global empires, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of empire formation and governance.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030914400
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022