Monarchy, Nation and the Common Good: Patriotism in Prussia, 1756-1806: Patriotism in Prussia, 1756-1806

This book provides a history of Prussian state patriotism in the second half of the eighteenth century, showing that it was a movement striving for reform and greater liberty within monarchy and that it was distinct from German nationalism. Front Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1 Seven Years’ War (1756–1763) Introduction to part 1 General Themes, 1756–1763 Chapter 1 Justifying the War Chapter 2 Heroism Chapter 3 Protestant Patriotism Chapter 4 Frederick’s Kingship Chapter 5 Subjects and Citizens Part 2 Between the Storms (1763–1786) Introduction to part 2 General Themes, 1763–1786 Chapter 6 Looking Back at the War Chapter 7 War of the Bavarian Succession and the League of Princes Chapter 8 Preaching Patriotism to the People Chapter 9 Monarchy and the State Chapter 10 Citizen and Merit Chapter 11 Cosmopolitanism and Luxury Chapter 12 Patriotic Education Chapter 13 Patriotic Toleration Part 3 From Frederick’s Death to Jena (1786–1806) Introduction to part 3 General Themes, 1786–1806 Chapter 14 Frederick’s Death and His Successors Chapter 15 Defining the Prussian Spirit Chapter 16 New Debates on Cosmopolitanism Chapter 17 Comparisons of Prussianness Chapter 18 Prussia’s Uniqueness Chapter 19 Early Reactions to the French Revolution Chapter 20 Enlightenment and Revolution Conclusion Bibliography Note on Sources Primary Sources Archival Sources Journals, Periodicals and Essay Collections Books and Pamphlets Secondary Literature Index Back Cover