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German Federalism
Maiken . Ed(S): Umbach
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Description for German Federalism
Hardback. Historians, political scientists and linguists explore the German idea of federalism denoting "diversity within unity". They examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by 19th-century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. Editor(s): Umbach, Maiken. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JPHC; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting 'diversity within unity'. Historians, linguists and political scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by nineteenth-century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.
This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting 'diversity within unity'. Historians, linguists and political scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by nineteenth-century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Series
New Perspectives in German Political Studies
Number of Pages
215
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333968604
SKU
V9780333968604
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99-15
About Maiken . Ed(S): Umbach
ALON CONFINO Associate Professor, History Department, University of Virginia, USA MARY FULBROOK Professor of German History, University College London MARTIN DURRELL Henry Simon Professor of German, University of Manchester CHARLIE JEFFERY Professor of German Politics, University of Birmingham ANTHONY NICHOLLS Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford JEREMY NOAKES Professor History, University of Exeter WOLFGANG RENZSCH Professor of Politics, Otto-von-Guericke ... Read more
Reviews for German Federalism
'This authoritative and stimulating examination of an important but neglected problem is one of the most important books on German history to have been published in recent years.' - Professor T.C.W. Blanning, F.B.A., Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge 'A unique exploration of the cultural meanings of federalism which have informed political and administrative debates in Germany. ... Read more