A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Europe, 1789 - 1914 (Blackwell Companions to European History)

This Companion provides an overview of European history during the ''long'' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914. Consisting of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars, it balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns. The volume is divided into six parts, exploring: The idea of ''Europeanness'' and the construction of European identity, The transition from an agricultural society to one based on industrial production and international trade, Political developments, including the ‘age of revolution’, Labour movements and the role of state and nation, Intellectual history, for example the new ideologies of Liberalism and SocialismThemes in cultural history, such as literacy, science, policing and sexuality, The development of the international system of great powers, and the related questions of war, empire and colonialism. Throughout, the contributors cover both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain, and pay considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers. They also explicitly compare particular phenomena and developments across Europe as a whole. This Companion Provides An Overview Of European History During The Long Nineteenth Century, From 1789 To 1914. Consisting Of 32 Chapters Written By Leading International Scholars, It Balances Coverage Of Political, Diplomatic, And International History With Discussion Of Economic, Social, And Cultural Concerns.--jacket. I. The Idea Of Europeanness And The Construction Of European Identity. Insiders And Outsiders: Borders In Nineteenth-century Europe / Bo Stråth -- Visual Representations Of Europe In The Nineteenth Century: The Age Of Nationalism And Imperialism / Michael Wintle -- Ii. Agriculture, Industry, And Social Change. Rural Society And Agricultural Revolution / Hamish Graham -- Industrial Revolution, Commerce, And Trade; Demography, Urbanization, And Migration / Robert Lee -- Lords And Peasants / Carl Levy -- Bourgeois Society / Pamela Pilbeam -- Disappearance Of The Traditional Artisan / James R. Farr -- Social Condition Of The Working Class / Jutta Schwarzkopf -- Iii. Political Developments. Revolutions And Revolutionaries: Histories, Concepts, And Myths / Sharif Gemie -- Rise Of The Modern Leviathan: State Functions And State Features / Jörn Leonhard -- Democratic Experience / John Garrard -- Labor Movements; National Movements / Stefan Berger -- The Woman Question / Kathleen Canning. Iv. Intellectual Developments And Religion. Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Conservatism, And Socialism / Edmund Neill -- Social Darwinism And Race / Mike Hawkins -- Age Of Catholic Revival / Oded Heilbronner -- Protestantism / Anthony J. Steinhoff -- Orthodoxy / Shane P. O'rourke -- The Jews: A European Minority / David Rechter -- V. Cultural Developments. European Culture In The Nineteenth Century / James A. Winders -- Schooling: Culture And The State / Sharif Gemie -- Age Of Historism / Matthew Jefferies -- Century Of Science / Kathryn M. Olesko -- Police And The Law / Chris A. Williams -- Cultural History Of Crime / Daniel M. Vyleta -- Medical Discourses / John C. Waller -- Sexuality / Ivan Crozier -- Vi. International System, Colonialism, And War. Restrained Competition: International Relations / William Mulligan -- War / Ute Frevert -- Colonialism / Trutz Von Trotha. Edited By Stefan Berger. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [449]-498) And Index.

This Companion provides an overview of European history during the 'long' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914.

• Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars
• Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns
• Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain
• Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers
• Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe