Early Modern Germany, 1477-1806

Klappentext In recent years a much more positive view of the later Holy Roman Empire has appeared and! after years of neglect! it is now the subject of intensive research. In his chronological account of Germany from the late fifteenth century to 1806! Michael Hughes incorporates many of the results of this research (including his own work) in a new synthesis. Unlike traditional accounts! which tended to stress the fragmentation of Germany! this work treats Germany as a functioning federative state. Zusammenfassung In recent years a much more positive view of the later Holy Roman Empire has appeared and! after years of neglect! it is now the subject of intensive research. Unlike traditional accounts! which tended to stress the fragmentation of Germany! this work treats Germany as a functioning federative state. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface.- Introduction.- Germany on the Eve of the Reformation.- The Reformation in Germany.- Peace and Polarization: Germany 1555-1618.- The Thirty Years' War and its Consequences Absolutism and Particularism: Germany after 1648.- Dualism and Reform: Germany after the Seven Years' War.- The End of the Empire: Germany and the French Revolution.- Index.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Michael Hughes
• Edition: Red Globe Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 12.05.1992
• EAN: 9780333537732
• ISBN: 978-0-333-53773-2
• Pages: 239
• Thèmes: European Studies Series; European Studies; European Studies
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire par région/pays