Remaking the Rhythms of Life - German Communities in the Age of the Nation-State

Zusatztext [Zimmer's] study is a comparative urban-cultural history exemplary not just for imperial Germany but for the study of other nation states as well ... Those interested in the development of culture! society! urban and national life in Germany and Europe in the nineteenth century will find this valuable reading. Informationen zum Autor Oliver Zimmer is Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford and Sanderson Fellow at University College. Klappentext The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world. Zusammenfassung The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction I Journeys Prologue: Anything Goes 1: Remaking urban economies 2: Schools on the move II Making a Place Prologue: Coming and Staying 3: Citizens and Residents 4: Remaking the Bürgergemeinde III Rhythms of Life Prologue: In and Out of Sync 5: Apostles of Progress 6: Sedan Day 7: Corpus Christi Conclusion

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• Authors: Oliver Zimmer, Oliver (Professor of Modern History Zimmer, Zimmer Oliver
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.11.2015
• EAN: 9780198766797
• ISBN: 978-0-19-876679-7
• No. of pages: 410
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, Germany, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Economic history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history