New Perspectives in German Political Studies: Anticipations, Experiences, Responses

Speirs, R.; Breuilly, J.

Germany's unique historical experience of undergoing national unification twice in a little over a century makes it a fascinating object of study. In this volume the processes of unification are analysed from the point of view of historians, political scientists and literary historians. Because each event had quite different historical pre-conditions (the first having been long anticipated and pursued, whereas the second took virtually all participants by surprise), the processes of adjustment to it have differed in many ways. Yet in each case the idea of national unity has held sway powerfully as a norm guiding the responses of those involved.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2004-12-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403946539

DOI: 10.1057/9780230518520

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 340