The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000
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.

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The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000
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.

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The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000

The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000

by Klavs Randsborg
The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000

The Anatomy of Denmark: Archaeology and History from the Ice Age to AD 2000

by Klavs Randsborg

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780715638422
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 09/14/2009
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 1,006,020
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Klavs Randsborg is Professor of World Archaeology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. His research covers the Scandinavian, European and Mediterranean Neolithic, the Bronze and Iron Ages, Classical and Near Eastern Antiquity, the Roman Period, the Migration Period, the Viking Age and the Early Middle Ages as well as African archaeology and Global topics. He is a member of the permanent council of UNESCO.

Table of Contents

Preface
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

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