Author: Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Germany 1815-90; Vol II 1852-71
Author: The Population History of German Jewry 1815–1939
Author: Steven Mark LowensteinPublisher: Academic Studies PRess
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
The late Steven Lowenstein was a brilliant social historian who, after retiring from his academic position at the University of Judaism, toiled for years—and up to his final days—to complete this monumental book, which is the definitive demographic history of German Jewry. Lowenstein took the research of Hebrew University demographer Professor Osiel Oscar Schmetz and brought it to life in the daily lived experiences of German Jews. The book is organized chronologically from Napoleon to German Unification (1815-1871), Imperial Germany and then the post- World War I era through the Nazi period. Later chapters are regional and topical studies. Lowenstein’s calling as a social historian required him to examines “every leaf on every tree in the forest;” but he never lost sight of the trees and the forest – larger context. We know the ending of the story of German Jewry. Lowenstein’s great achievement is to document the extraordinary demographic resources that bespoke a vibrant German Jewish culture—and made that ending especially tragic.
A History of Modern Germany Since 1815
Author: Frank TiptonPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826449108
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Germany continues to fascinate us into the twenty-first century because, unlike the history or national existence of other European states, its very being has been posed as a question. Why was there no unified German state until late in the nineteenth century? How did Germany become an industrial power? What responsibility does Germany bear for the two World Wars? This accessible but authoritative study attempts to answer these and other fundamental questions through looking at the economic, social, political and cultural forces which have created modern Germany. The 1848 revolutions ushered in an age of Realism which saw rapid economic development and the creation of the Bismarckian empire. However, by the early twentieth century Germany's economic expansion and position as a world power began to fracture and growing internal, economic, social and political contradictions led it, with disastrous results, into the First World War and the subsequent Weimar Republic. Hitler and the Nazi movement proposed a 'revolution' and the creation of a 'German style' and the Second World War/Holocaust is, arguably, the defining event of the twentieth century. The Americanization of the German economy and society, the 'economic miracle' and euphoria of reunification have in recent years rapidly given way to disillusionment as the major political parties have failed to master outstanding social and environmental problems. The 'German question' - Germany's place within the European Union - continues to be unanswered even within an EU where it is the dominant economic power.
Realism And Nationalism 1852-1871
Author: Robert C. BinkleyPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473381304
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A fascinating history of nationalistic policies in Europe in the mid-nineteenth century. Both Germany, France and Italy experienced huge nationalistic political reforms and they helped create the modern Europe we know today.
The New Statesman
Author: Catalogue of the War Office Library
Author: Great Britain. War Office. LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1446
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