| Author |
Lütken, Otto George, 1849-1906 |
| Title |
De Danske paa Schelden (1808-1809)
Under Kapitainerne S. U. Rosenvinge og H. Baron Holsten.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MFR, Palle Christoffersen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"De Danske paa Schelden" by Otto George Lütken is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the involvement of Danish naval officers in the French fleet during the turbulent years of 1808-1809, a period marked by war and shifting alliances against the backdrop of Napoleonic conflicts. It highlights the complex dynamics of Danish officers serving under French command and raises issues of national pride, identity, and military cooperation. The opening portion delves into the backdrop of the Danish and British negotiations leading to Copenhagen's capitulation in September 1807 and the subsequent disbandment of the Danish fleet, which was a significant loss for the nation. It describes the Danish officers' yearning to re-engage in naval warfare, which leads them to consider serving under the French flag as Napoleon sought to build a strong naval presence in the North Sea. As the narrative unfolds, themes of concern and complexity arise as Danish officers like Kapitain Rosenvinge grapple with their allegiance and the realities of serving in a foreign military, all while attempting to maintain their dignity and honor in the face of challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Danish |
| LoC Class |
DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
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| Subject |
Denmark -- History, Naval -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Rosenvinge, Sigvart Urne, 1758-1820
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| Subject |
Holsten, Hans, Baron, 1758-1849
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64487 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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