German History 1789-1871 : From the Holy Roman Empire to the Bismarckian Reich

During recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in the nineteenth century, resulting in many fine monographs. However, these studies often gravitate toward Prussia or treat Germany's southern and northern regions as separate entities or else are thematically compartmentalized. This book overcomes these divisions, offering a wide-ranging account of this revolutionary century and skillfully combining narrative with analysis. Its lively style makes it very accessible and ideal for all students of nineteenth-century Germany. Eric Dorn Brose is well known for his work on Wilhelmine and pre-1848 Germany. He is Professor in the Department of History and Politics at Drexel University. Preface To Revised Edition -- A Revolutionary Challenge, 1789/1815 -- Germany Before The French Revolution -- The Decline And Fall Of The Holy Roman Empire -- Napoleonic Conquests And The Era Of Reform -- Patriotism, Nationalism, And The Liberation Of Germany -- The View From Vienna, 1815-1830 -- The German Confederation And Conservatism Triumphant -- Political Life In The Era Of Carlsbad -- Society And Economy On The Eve Of Early Industrialization -- Art And The Spirit Of The Times -- The Revolutions Of 1830 -- Opening Pandora's Box, 1830-1848 -- The Politics Of Industrialization -- The Bourgeois Challenge -- The Threat Of The Dangerous Classes -- The Politics Of Culture -- Answers To The German Question, 1848-1871 -- The Revolutions Of 1848-1849 And Their Aftermath -- A New Realism For A New Era -- Social Change In Town And Country -- The View From The Atelier -- The Division Of German Europe And The Bismarckian Synthesis. Eric Dorn Brose. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 356-367) And Index. During recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in the 19th century, resulting in many fine monographs. However, these studies often gravitate toward Prussia or treat Germany's southern and northern regions as separate entities or else are thematically compartmentalized. This book overcomes these divisions... This book offers a wide-ranging account of Germany in the 19th century and skillfully combines narrative with analysis. This new, revised edition is very accessible and ideal for all students of nineteenth-century Germany.