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The Danish Sound Dues and the Command of the Baltic: A Study of International Relations

by Charles E. Hill
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025589435
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 322
  • Original Price: GBP 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 454 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Europe / Nordic Countries

"The Danish Sound Dues and the Command of the Baltic: A Study of International Relations" is an authoritative historical analysis concerning the tolls collected by Denmark from vessels passing through the narrow straits connecting the North Sea to the Baltic. This study examines the strategic and economic importance of the Sound Dues, which for centuries represented a primary source of revenue for the Danish Crown and a major point of contention in European diplomacy.

The work investigates the legal and political frameworks surrounding these maritime duties, tracing their impact from the Middle Ages through to their nineteenth-century abolition. The narrative details how control over the entrance to the Baltic influenced the foreign policies of major powers, including the Hanseatic League, Sweden, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Russia. By exploring the tension between national sovereignty and the freedom of the seas, the book provides a detailed account of the treaties and conflicts that shaped international maritime law. "The Danish Sound Dues and the Command of the Baltic" serves as a vital resource for understanding the historical development of Northern European trade routes and the evolution of modern international relations.

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