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

by Randsborg, Klavs

• ISBN13: 9780715638422
• ISBN10: 0715638424
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-14
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Pr

Summary

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 archaeology and history of the earlier period (up to AD 1200) is given as much weight as 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 centres 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 a brief, fact-packed introduction for anyone interested in this small thriving country ' archaeologist, historian, tourist and business visitor alike.

Author Biography

Klavs Randsborg is Professor of World Archaeology at the University of Copenhagen. His research and publications have ranged widely, including 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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Archaeology: Ice Age to 1200 AD
Introduction	p. 3
Periodization	p. 9
Hunters and Gatherers (to 4000 BC)	p. 10
Plant Growers and Herdsmen (4000-3000 BC)	p. 15
Cattle Breeders and Sun-Kings (3000-1100 BC)	p. 17
Farmers and Tribesmen (1100 BC-250 AD)	p. 24
Courts and Armies (250-700)	p. 29
Lords and Sea-Kings (700-950)	p. 33
Kingdom Builders (950-1050)	p. 36
Christian Modernizes (1050-1200)	p. 42
Conclusions	p. 53
History; 1200 AD to Today
Introduction	p. 57
Periodization	p. 61
A Nation in Flux (1200-1536)	p. 62
Towards Recent Times (1536-1660)	p. 71
Crisis and Recovery (1660-1800)	p. 79
A Place in Europe (1800-1864)	p. 88
Industrial Society (1864-1950)	p. 93
Modernization (1950-2000)	p. 101
Globalization
Conclusions	p. 111
Topics and Tables
Jordehøj Passage Grave	p. 117
Kivik Grave	p. 118
Bronze Age Cosmology	p. 121
Hjortspring Deposit	p. 124
Jelling Complex	p. 127
Boringholm Manor House	p. 129
Rosenborg Gateway	p. 132
Wars with Sweden	p. 135
Battles with England	p. 138
At War with Germany	p. 141
World War II	p. 143
Tables 1-13	p. 147
Bibliography	p. 159
Index of Places	p. 167
Index of Personal Names	p. 173
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