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Rh mandiet" (The conquest of England and Normandy by the Danes).

In the department of history we have to mention (1781-1871), who in numerous works, particularly in his "Historiske Antegnelser til Holbergs Lystspil," has given us important contributions to the history of Danish culture, and  (1783-1837), who developed a literary activity of rare wealth. The first real historian of Denmark (Holberg excepted) was (1811-1872), who combined a comprehensive historical knowledge with an excellent talent for its exposition. His great work, which unfortunately was not completed, "De tre nordiske Rigers Historie under Hans, Christjern II, Frederik I, Gustav Vasa og Grevefeiden, 1497-1537," is a masterpiece. The works of (born 1816), though not very voluminous, are equally excellent, both as to style and contents. A large work by him "Europas Folkestammer," has not been completed. The works of, "Grevens Feide," and "De förste Konger af den oldenborgske Slægt," have considerable historical value.

The study of languages has been pursued with marked success in connection with the archæological researches. In