The Thief

The incredible story of the man who stole the Golden Horns

A tale of crime, culture, and historical relics in early modern Denmark.

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A tale of crime, culture, and historical relics in early modern Denmark.

In 1802, Denmark’s arguably most famous thief broke into the Royal Danish Cabinet of Curiosities and stole the renowned Golden Horns, relics from the Germanic Iron Age. Niels Heidenreich, the son of a drunken parish clerk, melted down the horns, and they were forever lost.

The Thief is a compelling narrative about the loss of national symbols, counterfeiters, poverty, and despair. At its heart, it offers a vivid portrait of the man who destroyed these historical relics, tracing his life and harsh living conditions, his brushes with the law, and his existence on society’s fringes. Spanning Danish history around the year 1800, The Thief provides a fascinating glimpse into a period of significant social and political change, while addressing universal themes of crime, justice, and cultural heritage.

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The Thief - The incredible story of the man who stole the Golden Horns

Ulrik Langen
Oversat af: Anne-Kathrine Rosenkilde
1. udgave 2024
Hardcover
ISBN: 9788712075400
Antal sider: 352
Pris: 349,95 kr.
Udgivelsesdato: 15-08-2024

CO₂e-aftryk pr. eksemplar: 836 g (1. oplag)

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Ulrik Langen

Ulrik Langen (f. 1966) er professor ved Københavns Universitet og forfatter til bl.a. bøgerne Revolutionens skygger og Hundemordet i Vimmelskaftet (Udnævnt til Årets Historiske Bog i hhv. 2005 og 2010). Læs mere