Description: Denmark, 1513-1660 by Paul Douglas Lockhart One of the largest states in Europe, Denmark in the 16th and 17th-centuries was at the height of its influence. This work examines the unlikely career of Denmark as the major power of northern Europe, exploring its rise to the forefront of European affairs and its decline in fortunes following its disastrous involvement in the Thirty Years War. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the largest states in Europe and the greatest of the Protestant powers, Denmark in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was at the height of its influence. Embracing Norway, Iceland, portions of southern Sweden and northern Germany, the Danish monarchy dominated the vital Baltic trade. However, its geopolitical importance far exceeded its modest resources. Paul Douglas Lockhart examines the short and perhaps unlikely career of Denmark as the major power ofnorthern Europe, exploring its rise to the forefront of European affairs and its subsequent decline in fortunes following its disastrous involvement in the Thirty Years War.Using the latest research from Danish and other Scandinavian scholars Lockhart focuses on key issues, from the dynamic role of the Oldenburg monarchy in bringing about Denmarks European integration, to the impact of the Protestant Reformation on Danish culture. The multi-national character of the Danish monarchy is explored in-depth, in particular how the Oldenburg kings of Denmark sought to establish their authority over their sizable-and oftentimescontentious-Norwegian, Icelandic, and German minorities. Denmarks participation in international politics and commerce is also investigated, along with the power struggle between Denmark and its rival Sweden over Balticdominion, and the Danes unique approach to internal governance. Author Biography Paul Lockhart is a professor of history at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where he teaches European and military history. Table of Contents IntroductionPart I - The Development of the Consensual State, 1513-961: The End of the Medieval Monarchy, 1513-362: The Rebirth of the Oldenburg Monarchy, 1536-963: Reformation and Culture4: Commerce, Rural Economy, and the Structure of Society5: The Mistress of the Sound: Denmark and Europe, 1513-96Part II - The Age of Christian IV, 1596-16606: The Activist Monarchy of Christian IV7: Baltic and German Hegemonies: Denmark and Europe, 1596-16298: Church and Court: Culture in the Age of Christian IV9: The Death of Government by Consensus, 1630-4810: State and Society, Centre and Periphery11: War and Absolutism, 1648-6012: EpilogueGlossaryBibliographic Essay Review Lockharts book is based on a superb knowledge of Danish research. His work is empirical and analytical at a very high level.... Lockhart has written by far the best introduction in any language to the history of early modern Denmark. * Steffen Heiberg, The International History Review * Long Description One of the largest states in Europe and the greatest of the Protestant powers, Denmark in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was at the height of its influence. Embracing Norway, Iceland, portions of southern Sweden and northern Germany, the Danish monarchy dominated the vital Baltic trade. However, its geopolitical importance far exceeded its modest resources. Paul Douglas Lockhart examines the short and perhaps unlikely career of Denmark as the major power ofnorthern Europe, exploring its rise to the forefront of European affairs and its subsequent decline in fortunes following its disastrous involvement in the Thirty Years War. Using the latest research from Danish and other Scandinavian scholars Lockhart focuses on key issues,from the dynamic role of the Oldenburg monarchy in bringing about Denmarks European integration, to the impact of the Protestant Reformation on Danish culture. The multi-national character of the Danish monarchy is explored in-depth, in particular how the Oldenburg kings of Denmark sought to establish their authority over their sizable-and oftentimes contentious-Norwegian, Icelandic, and German minorities. Denmarks participation in international politics and commerce is also investigated,along with the power struggle between Denmark and its rival Sweden over Baltic dominion, and the Danes unique approach to internal governance. Review Quote "Lockharts book is based on a superb knowledge of Danish research. His work is empirical and analytical at a very high level...Lockhart has written by far the best introduction in any language to the history of early modern Denmark."--Steffen Heiberg, The International History Review "This book is well researched and well documented, using primary sources in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish."--Richard D. Culbertson, Renaissance Quarterly Feature Definitive study of Denmark in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuriesExplores Denmarks political, economic, and cultural historyUses up-to-date research in several languages, making Danish history available to a wide audienceAlso covers countries under Danish rule, such as Norway and Iceland Details ISBN0199271216 Author Paul Douglas Lockhart Short Title DENMARK 1513 1660 Language English ISBN-10 0199271216 ISBN-13 9780199271214 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle The Rise and Decline of a Renaissance Monarchy Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1963 DOI 10.1604/9780199271214 UK Release Date 2007-08-23 AU Release Date 2007-08-23 NZ Release Date 2007-08-23 Pages 304 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2007-08-23 DEWEY 948.902 Illustrations 6 halftones and 3 maps Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Denmark, 1513-1660
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Publication Name: Denmark, 1513-1660: the Rise and Decline of a Renaissance Monarchy
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