Now available in paperback, this is a uniquely authoritative study of Germany from the mid-eighteenth century to the formation of the Bismarckian Reich. James J. Sheehan gives an extensive account of social and cultural, as well as political developments, and shows that the creation of a Prussian-led nation-state should not be seen as `natural' or inevitable. He shows how German history in this period was shaped by three separable yet closely linked developments: the rise of sovereign territorial states, the expansion of economic activity and social mobility, and the emergence of a literary culture.
Reviews
Monumental and deeply impressive * Times Higher Education SupplementThe range and depth of his scholarship are tremendously impressive ... it is a pleasure to read ... This is historical writing of the first order.Times Literary SupplementAccomplished account, broadly cultural in sweep, meticulous in detail and sophisticated in argumentObserverNo-one who is seriously interested in Germany should fail to read this book.History Today *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198204329
Author James J. Sheehan
Format Paperback
Page Count 986
Imprint Clarendon Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1140g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 141mm * 53mm