132 To the Eider!

About this episode

The episode discusses the political tensions in Denmark in March 1848 that led to a break between the new government and the regions of Slesvig and Holstein.

In March 1848, the new Danish government wanted a radical break from the previous way the Unitary State had been governed. But the politicians in Slesvig and Holstein weren’t onboard. They reacted by breaking with Copenhagen, declaring their own government. War was inevitable.

People in this episode

Host: Mikael Shainkman

Topics covered

• Danish history
• political change
• war
• Slesvig
• Holstein
• government
• 19th century

Keywords

• Danish government
• Slesvig
• Holstein
• March 1848
• political conflict
• war
• Copenhagen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Danish government

Places: Slesvig, Holstein, Copenhagen

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