From Reich to State The Rhineland in the Revolutionary Age, 1780}}}1830 [Paperback]

A history of the Rhineland in the Napoleonic era.Napoleon's contribution to Germany's development was immense and nowhere was the transformation more profound than in the Rhineland. From Reich to State is based upon an extensive range of German and French archival sources, locating the Napoleonic episode in this region within a broader chronological framework encompassing the Old Regime and Restoration. It analyses not only politics, but also culture, identity, religion, society, institutions and economics. This is a pioneering examination of Napoleon's impact on Germany, written in a clear and accessible style.Napoleon's contribution to Germany's development was immense and nowhere was the transformation more profound than in the Rhineland. From Reich to State is based upon an extensive range of German and French archival sources, locating the Napoleonic episode in this region within a broader chronological framework encompassing the Old Regime and Restoration. It analyses not only politics, but also culture, identity, religion, society, institutions and economics. This is a pioneering examination of Napoleon's impact on Germany, written in a clear and accessible style.Napoleon's contribution to Germany's development was immense and nowhere was the transformation more profound than in the Rhineland. Based upon an extensive range of German and French archival sources, this study analyzes the Napoleonic influence in this region within a broader chronological framework encompassing the Old Regime and Restoration. It analyzes not only politics, but also culture, identity, religion, society, institutions and economics in its examination of Napoleon's impact on Germany.Preface; Maps; 1. Introduction; Part I. 17801801: Enlightenment, Revolution, Occupation: 2. Land, Stadt and Reich; 3. French invasion and exploitation; Part II. 18011813: Napoleon: 4. The Napoleonic method of government; 5. Identities and state formation; 6. War and society; 7. The Rhineland and the Colc%