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Denmark and the Baltic: Trade, Power, and the Hanseatic World
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Series: The Story of Denmark
General World HistoryScandinavian History
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ISBN13: 9798183780833
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.46 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.46 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Denmark and the Baltic: Trade, Power, and the Hanseatic World by Adrian E. Markham explores the maritime world that connected northern Europe for centuries, tracing how Denmark's position at the entrance to the Baltic Sea shaped the fortunes of kingdoms, merchants, and cities. From the early trading centers of Hedeby and Ribe to the crowded harbors of Copenhagen and Helsingor, the book follows the development of a commercial network that transformed the region. Markham examines the rise of the Hanseatic League, the growth of Baltic commerce, and the strategic importance of the Danish straits. Grain, timber, fish, salt, and other commodities moved through a system of ports and sea lanes that linked Scandinavia with Germany, Poland, the Low Countries, and beyond. As trade expanded, Danish rulers sought to harness its wealth through tolls, regulation, and control of key maritime routes, creating a unique form of power rooted in geography and exchange. Drawing on royal records, toll registers, chronicles, and archaeological evidence, Denmark and the Baltic reveals a world where commerce and politics were inseparable. It offers a vivid and grounded portrait of the merchants, cities, ships, and rulers who shaped the Baltic economy and helped define Denmark's place in northern European history.
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