The book presents a comprehensive view of the development of Danish society and democracy over the last century. The overview of major events and developments seeks to build an understanding of how modern Denmark came about and the narrative aspires to explain the distinctiveness of the country, unique and yet so very much part of Europe's troubled history. The focus of the approach is looking at the underlying trends rather than the current politics with societal changes in politics, production and economy also being illustrated by highlights of Danish culture and mindset.