What connects an old military fortress with the development of Danish democracy? Historian Jens Lei Wendel-Hansen explores this fascinating connection through a lecture about Vestvolden and its central role in Danish history.
Vestvolden was built in the late 19th century as part of Copenhagen's defense system, originally constructed to protect against external threats. Yet the fortress's history tells much more — it is also a reflection of Danish societal development, military strategy, power relations, and the breakthrough of democracy.
Through a historical perspective, the era when Vestvolden was created is depicted, along with the political conflicts and social changes that shaped Denmark during this period. By telling Vestvolden's story, it also becomes a narrative about how Denmark developed into the modern democracy we know today.
Event: Kulturhuset BRØK
