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Focusing on the political ascent of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, the book delves into his election as President and subsequent establishment of the Second Empire through a coup d'état. It explores the exercise of power under his regime and the shift towards a more liberal government. However, this transition is interrupted by a disastrous war against Prussia, leading to the regime's collapse. Thoroughly researched, the work enhances understanding of a critical period in French history following the 1848 revolution and the mid-century crisis.

"The age of revolution challenged the ancien regime's political world, introducing Europeans to new ideals of citizenship. German society was no less affected. Following the Napoleonic era, a political culture of partisan choice undermined the official restoration of absolutism. Bourgeois and popular classes took part in the new political landscape of civil society, producing an impressive social base for participatory politics by the 1830s. Because of severe restrictions on speech and assembly, ordinary Germans formed political opinions in irregular ways. This book looks at the sites and forms of culture that facilitated political communication. With chapters devoted to reading, singing, public space, carnival, violence, and religion, James Brophy argues that popular culture played a critical role in linking ordinary Rhinelanders to the public sphere. Moving beyond conventional explanations of opinion formation, he breaks new ground by exposing the broad cultural infrastructure that enabled popular classes to join the political nation."--Jacket

The book delves into the intense discussions surrounding women's rights and roles during the French Third Republic. It provides a thorough reconstruction and analysis of the debates that defined this era, highlighting the social, political, and cultural factors at play. By examining various perspectives, the work sheds light on the complexities of gender issues and the impact of these discussions on French society.

Exploring the period from 1566 to 1656, this study delves into the lives of ordinary prostitutes and their clients in post-Counter-Reformation Rome. Utilizing diverse archival sources, it uncovers the reasons behind women's entry into prostitution, their relationships with clients, and the economic aspects of their lives. Notarial documents reveal insights into their earnings and lifestyles, challenging the notion that Counter-Reformation reforms successfully curtailed prostitution, which persisted as a profitable venture for many women despite efforts at social control.

A study of the influence of German Chief of Staff Helmuth von Moltke, 1906-1914.

This book examines the overlooked topic of the influence of anti-Bolshevik, anti-Semitic Russian exiles on Nazism. White émigrés contributed politically, financially, militarily, and ideologically to National Socialism. This work refutes the notion that Nazism developed as a peculiarly German phenomenon: it arose primarily from the cooperation between völkisch (nationalist/racist) Germans and vengeful White émigrés. From 1920-1923, Adolf Hitler collaborated with a conspiratorial far right German-White émigré organization, Aufbau (Reconstruction). Aufbau allied with Nazis to overthrow the German government and Bolshevik rule through terrorism and military-paramilitary schemes. This organization's warnings of the monstrous 'Jewish Bolshevik' peril helped to inspire Hitler to launch an invasion of the Soviet Union and to initiate the mass murder of European Jews. This book uses extensive archival materials from Germany and Russia, including recently declassified documents, and will prove invaluable reading for anyone interested in the international roots of National Socialism.

Focusing on the political dynamics during the Bourbon Restoration and early July Monarchy, the book explores how grassroots organization and persuasion facilitated change, rather than traditional methods of conspiracy and violence. It highlights the connection between common citizens and the political elite, emphasizing the conflict between advocates of national and royal sovereignty. The author examines the interactions among various political factions, illustrating how the Liberals, despite their initial success, ultimately contributed to the instability of the Orleanist regime while laying the groundwork for future reform.

Exploring the influence of European Christian democratic parties, this book delves into their significant contributions to the formation and development of the European Union. It examines how these political entities shaped policies, values, and the overall structure of the EU, highlighting their impact on integration and governance within the continent. Through historical analysis, it reveals the interplay between religion, politics, and European identity, offering insights into the complexities of European unity.

"Honor in nineteenth-century Germany is usually thought of as an anachronistic aristocratic tradition confined to the duelling elites. In this innovative study Ann Goldberg shows instead how it pervaded all aspects of German life and how, during an era of rapid modernization, it was adapted and incorporated into the modern state, industrial capitalism, and mass politics. In business, state administration, politics, labor relations, gender and racial matters, Germans contested questions of honor in an explosion of defamation litigation. Dr Goldberg surveys court cases, newspaper reportage, and parliamentary debates, exploring the conflicts of daily life and the intense politicization of libel jurisprudence in an era when an authoritarian state faced off against groups and individuals from 'below' claiming new citizenship rights around a democratized notion of honor and law. Her fascinating account provides a nuanced and important new understanding of the political, legal and social history of imperial Germany"--Provided by publisher

Explores popular attitudes toward political authority and monarchy in Prussia and Germany, studying how subjects incorporated the material culture of monarchy into their daily lives

The book explores the dynamics of the Counter-Reformation and its impact on early modern Catholicism, highlighting key events, figures, and theological shifts. It delves into the responses of the Catholic Church to Protestant challenges and examines how these developments shaped religious practices and beliefs during this transformative period in history. Through detailed analysis, it provides insight into the complexities of faith and institutional change in early modern Europe.

This analysis reinterprets the Cold War, emphasizing its nature as an economic conflict influenced by global economic dynamics. It explores how economic factors, rather than purely ideological ones, played a pivotal role in shaping the tensions and interactions between superpowers during this critical period in history. The book offers fresh insights into the strategies and consequences of economic policies that defined the era, providing a nuanced understanding of the Cold War's legacy in contemporary global relations.

An examination of the obsession for new technology in Britain and Germany between 1890 and 1945. It explains how Germans and Britons nurtured a fascination for aviation, glamorous passenger liners and film as they lived through profound social transformations and two wars.

Drawing on archival sources and eyewitness accounts, this book explores Soviet Russians' experience of Nazi rule in German-occupied northwest Russia.

This first full history of jazz over the lifespan of East Germany, from 1945 to 1990, draws on previously unexamined sources and vivid eyewitness accounts to reveal the experiences of jazz musicians and fans, and the surprising ways state policies sought to manage and control jazz during the cultural Cold War.

The book features a detailed table of contents that outlines its structure and organization, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the topics covered. Each section is thoughtfully arranged to guide the reader through the material, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The contents reflect a well-researched and methodical approach, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking in-depth knowledge.

This fresh account of new-leftist politics in West Germany after 1968 emphasises how central feelings were, both for leftist critiques of modern capitalism and for their political practices. Joachim C. Haberlen's book is based on close archival research and theoretically informed by recent approaches to the history of emotions.

Set in the aftermath of World War I, the narrative delves into the political landscape of Paris in 1919, highlighting the city's role in shaping global political movements. It examines the fervent activism of the French populace and its far-reaching consequences, providing insight into how local actions influenced international relations and ideologies during a pivotal moment in history.

Exploring the evolution of psychological thought, this study delves into the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a pivotal period preceding the establishment of professional psychiatry. It examines the philosophical and cultural influences that shaped early understandings of the mind and behavior, highlighting key figures and their contributions to the field. By analyzing historical contexts and ideas, the book reveals how early concepts of psychology laid the groundwork for modern mental health practices.

Serhii Plokhy tells the fascinating story of The History of the Rus', one of the most influential historical texts of the modern era. In so doing he brilliantly illuminates the relationship between history, myth, empire and nationhood from Napoleonic times to the fall of the Soviet Union.

An exploration of the nature of identity in nineteenth-century Germany.

This book examines the ways Poland dealt with the territories and peoples it gained from Germany after the Second World War.

Now in a new edition, this penetrating study by noted Yale historian Paul Bushkovitch casts new light on the profound impact of Peter the Great, one of the most revered and enigmatic leaders in world history, whose influence ultimately paved the way for liberalism, Western-style nationalism, and communism in Russia.