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Description for DFDS 150
Hardcover. In 2016, DFDS celebrates the 150th anniversary of its foundation. The company is among the oldest and most famous European shipping lines. Over the years, DFDS has made a very substantial contribution to the economy and culture of Denmark, Britain and Northern Europe. Num Pages: 800 photographs. BIC Classification: KNGS. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 307 x 252 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2202.
Based on a great deal of original research, this book documents and contextualises the managerial and operational history of DFDS in the contexts of Danish and European political and economic history between the mid-nineteenth century and the present era. It also analyses the design development of DFDS' ships and associated infrastructure during the same time-span and the ways in which DFDS' services were promoted and experienced by users. Richly illustrated with a text of 140,000 words, illustrated with over 800 photographs, many never previously published, it provides a unique insight into the development of a historically important company that continues ... Read more
Based on a great deal of original research, this book documents and contextualises the managerial and operational history of DFDS in the contexts of Danish and European political and economic history between the mid-nineteenth century and the present era. It also analyses the design development of DFDS' ships and associated infrastructure during the same time-span and the ways in which DFDS' services were promoted and experienced by users. Richly illustrated with a text of 140,000 words, illustrated with over 800 photographs, many never previously published, it provides a unique insight into the development of a historically important company that continues ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polyteknisk Boghandel og Forlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
2201g
Place of Publication
Lyngby, Denmark
ISBN
9788790924645
SKU
V9788790924645
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About Bruce Peter
Bruce Peter is Reader in Design History at The Glasgow School of Art. He has written numerous books on various aspects of modern merchant ship design and operation. Recent publications include 'Danish Liners Around the World' (Nautilus Forlag, 2014) and 'Museet i Dokken' (Arvinius+Orfeus, 2013).
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