Books
"Building the Nation: N.F.S. Grundtvig and Danish National Identity" edit by Hall et al.
- Item Number
- 221
- Estimated Value
- 60 USD
- Sold
- 25 USD to ls200bb5d
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
"Building the Nation: N.F.S. Grundtvig and Danish National Identity" edited by John A. Hall, Ove Korsgaard and Ove K. Pedersen
Book in English
464 pages
Hardcover
Denmark became a nation amidst the turbulence of the nineteenth century, an era plagued by war, bankruptcy, and territorial loss. Building the Nation is an insightful study of this formation, emphasizing the crucial role of N.F.S. Grundtvig, the father of modern Denmark.
Persevering through years of humiliation, internal conflict, and occupation, Denmark now boasts one of the world's most stable and democratic political systems, as well as one of its richest economies. From disaster to success, Building the Nation emphasizes the role of national icons and social movements in the formation of Denmark. The poet, political philosopher, clergyman, and founding father N.F.S. Grundtvig is compared to Rousseau and Durkheim in France, to Herder and Fichte in Germany, and to other great thinkers in the United States and Ireland. During his lifetime, the kingdom of Denmark transformed from monarchy to democracy and moved from agrarianism to a modern economy - evolutions to which Grundtvig himself contributed. He has become a fundamental and inescapable reference-point for discussions about nation, democracy, freedom, religion, and education in Denmark and abroad.
Situating Grundtvig in both the history of Denmark and the intellectual history of nineteenth-century Europe, Building the Nation argues for the centrality of his influence in the making of modern Denmark, as well as the continuing influence of his work.
Item Special Note
This item must be picked up at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Brooklyn Heights, New York no later than April 30, 2019, during our opening hours or be shipped at the bidder's own expense. Shipping expenses will automatically be charged to the credit card on file. After July 1, 2019 unclaimed items will be transferred to next year’s auction.
Donated By:
Helena Barton
Danish Seamen's Church stores data...
Your support matters, so Danish Seamen's Church would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from Danish Seamen's Church, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so Danish Seamen's Church will keep your personal data secure and Danish Seamen's Church will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.