Hans Bonde Livres

Exploring the interplay between globalization, politicization, and masculinization in Danish sports, this book delves into significant historical moments, including early individualistic actions, the impact of German occupation during World War II, and the cultural implications of the 2008 Beijing Games. It provides a nuanced examination of how these factors have shaped the landscape of European sport in Denmark.

In comparison with other occupied countries Danish sport had the most widespread collaboration with the Germans during World War II. This book shows that the first years of the German occupation of Denmark became a 'golden age' of Danish-German collaborative sports that was far more intense than any period before or since.