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Title: A History of Denmark (Palgrave Essential Histories)
ISBN: 0333659171
Author:
Knud J. V. Jespersen
Publicate Date: 2004-05-07
Publish: 2004-05-07
List Price: $42.95
Average Customer Rating: 3.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: An excellent way to gain understaning of the subject
Strangely enough, I rate this book highly for precisely the reason that the prior reviewer rated it low. The separation into different approaches (military, social, political, etc.) allows for an extremely well-rounded picture of the history of Denmark. Plus, there is a chronological summary at the end that ties it all together. Admittedly, this approach takes a little work on the part of the reader, but I feel that it gives a far clearer picture of the nation and people of Denmark than a more traditional 'school book' approach.
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2: I enjoyed Wikipedia's History of Denmark More
I haven't enjoyed this book primarily due to lack of a captivating chronological narrative. Elements of Denmark's history (economic, religious etc.) are addressed separately over the past 500 years. It is difficult to get a picture of what things were like in any particular century with out first reading the entire book and then putting spread out elements together. I would recommend reading another book or wikipeadia if one wants to learn and understand the History of Denmark.
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