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Autore |
Adam Thomas |
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Titolo |
Germany and the World Since 1815 : Society, Culture, and Politics |
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Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
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©2024 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (323 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Social change - Germany |
Nationalism - Germany |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents -- List of Tables -- 1 Globalizing German History -- Introduction -- Bibliography -- 2 Industrialization and Urbanization -- The Eruption of Mount Tambora -- The Building of Railways -- The Customs Union -- The Creation of Big Cities -- Bibliography -- 3 The Founding of the German Confederation -- The Holy Roman Empire -- The Impact of the French Revolution -- The German Confederation -- Contesting and Reclaiming Monarchical Power -- The Invention of the German Identity -- A Truly German Holiday: Christmas -- Bibliography -- 4 The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848/49 -- Liberalism and Nationalism -- The Successful Central German Revolutions of 1830 -- The Unsuccessful Revolutions of 1848 -- The Continuation of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy in the United States -- The Transformation of Political Life -- Washington Crossing the Delaware -- Bibliography -- 5 The Division of the German Confederation -- Tribal versus National Identities -- The Rivals Austria and Prussia |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book by Thomas Adam explores the complex history of Germany and its evolving role in global society from 1815 to the present. Through a detailed examination of events such as the founding of the German Confederation, the revolutions of 1830 and 1848, the rise of the Nazi regime, and the division and reunification of East and West Germany, the author provides insights into the social, cultural, and |
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political transformations that have shaped modern Germany. The text delves into topics like urbanization, industrialization, and the influence of global conflicts on German history. Intended for scholars and readers interested in European history, it offers a comprehensive analysis of how German society has continuously redefined itself in response to internal and external pressures. |
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