RSS feedhttps://nordics.info/about-us/writers/odd-arvid-storsveenOdd Arvid Storsveen is a Professor at the Institute for Archeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo.en-gbFri, 29 Mar 2024 16:42:22 +0100Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:42:22 +0100TYPO3 EXT:newsnews-6012Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:08:00 +0200Norway in 1800: A half-Danish nation?https://nordics.info/show/artikel/norway-in-1800-a-half-danish-nationDenmark lost the territory of Norway during the Napoleonic wars in 1814. Prior to that, Norway had been in union with Denmark from as far back as 1380 during which time Norway had retained many cultural and political aspects that were undoubtedly Norwegian, rather than Danish. However, Danish politics, culture and language dominated, arguably making Norway a ‘half-Danish nation’.Odd Arvid StorsveenThe Quick ReadNation buildingOdd Arvid Storsveen16632400801663240080news-6013Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:20:00 +0200Writing the Norwegian constitution, 1814https://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-writing-of-the-norwegian-constitution-1814In 1814, Denmark lost the territory of Norway in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, and this provided a window for the Norwegian constitution to be established. It was founded on the principles of popular sovereignty, participatory democracy and individual rights. It is the second oldest constitution in the world and remains a cornerstone of Norwegian law, despite several amendments.Odd Arvid StorsveenThe Quick ReadOdd Arvid Storsveen16621176001662117600news-6014Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:07:00 +0100Building the Norwegian state in the early 1800shttps://nordics.info/show/artikel/building-the-norwegian-state-in-the-early-1800s-small-but-effectiveNorway had little means of governing itself in 1800 as it was part of the Danish realm and ruled from Denmark. This changed in 1807 when the outbreak of war made communication with Copenhagen difficult and a domestic governing body was appointed. Norway found that it was quite capable of ruling itself and, by 1814, the necessary institutions and expertise were in place for it to cope with independence from Denmark. This did not necessarily make ruling easy, however, because the state finances were in ruins and the country began a union with Sweden.Odd Arvid StorsveenThe Quick ReadNation buildingOdd Arvid Storsveen16385368201638536820