Germany 1800-1871 [Paperback]

The years 1800-1871 were a crucial formative phase of modern German history. This volume, written by an international team of experts, provides a comprehensive overview of the era. It includes a narrative of the major political events and detailed studies of economy and society, culture and the arts, religion, gender, public life and the nation. An introduction and conclusion weave together the different themes of the book and there is a detailed further reading section.

Introduction
1. Political and Diplomatic Movements, 1800-1830,Brendan Simms
2. Political and Diplomatic Movements, 1830-1850,David Barclay
3. Political and Diplomatic Movements, 1850-1871,Abigail Green
4. Economy and Society,Friedrich Lenger
5. Culture and the Arts,Celia Applegate
6. Wissenschaft,Andreas Daum
7. Religion,Christopher Clark
8. Gender,Eve Rosenhaft
9. The Public Sphere,James Brophy
10. The Nation,Helmut Smith
Conclusion
Guide to Further Reading

This small edited volume presents a wealth of information about a period often superficially treated in German history. Many important scholars contribute their expertise on German society, politics, economic structures, and culture between 1800 and 1870. This book moves beyond traditional treatment of the era as simply an evitable march to German unity and offers a broader understanding of these fascinating decades. --German Studies Review

Jonathan Sperberis Curators' Professor of History at the University of Missouri. He is the author of five books and co-editor ofEurope in 1848: Revolution and Reform(Berghahn Publishers, 2001).