Germany in the Long Eighteenth Century
Princely states and global entanglements, 1648-1815
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Germany in the Long Eighteenth Century
Princely states and global entanglements, 1648-1815
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Description
From the rebuilding of territories devastated by the Thirty Years War, to the modernization of the Napoleonic era, this book covers all key aspects of German history in the 'long eighteenth century' between 1648 and 1815. It takes a unique approach by particularly focussing on princely courts as central elements of Germany's political system on the one hand, and on Germany's global connections on the other.
Discussing the interrelationship of social status and political power within territorial states (whether they were republican city states or princely states), the Holy Roman Empire's complex structures and the European 'society of princes', Thomas Biskup – for the first time – systematically provides a comprehensive account of the transition period between early modern and modern German history from the perspective of the 'new political history'. He also provides a much-needed discussion of German history as part of Europe's global entanglements in the first 'age of Empire' from a post-colonial perspective.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One - 1648-1750
1. The Holy Roman Empire, the European 'Society of Princes', and European Expansion
2. Moving Places: Economy and Society
3. Courts and Castles, Church and Councils: Cultural Patronage and Global Networks
Part Two - 1750-1815
4. Revolution from Above in the Age of Imperial Wars
5. Cultures of Improvement and of Identity: German Enlightenments and German Nationalisms
6. Princes and Merchants, Soldiers and Scholars: Global Entanglements in the Age of Empire
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 15 Apr 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781350413016 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 9 bw illus |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Series | German History in Focus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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