Germany and the Modern World, 1880-1914

ISBN-13: 9781107611993 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 528 str.

Mark Hewitson

Opis

Re-assesses Germany's relationship with the wider world before 1914 by examining the connections between nationalism, transnationalism, imperialism and globalization.

Recenzje

'Hewitson has written a very balanced book, full of new and often surprising insights … He debunks many traditional assumptions, and presents interesting contemporary illustrations … A timely and welcome book indeed.' Martijn Lak, European History Quarterly

Spis treści

Introduction: nation, empire, globe; 1. Colonial fantasies and imperialism; 2. Germany looks to the West (and the East); 3. Nationalism and racism; 4. Europe and the crisis of the German state; 5. Weltwirtschaft: industrialization and national competition; 6. A world of enemies? Global empires and European powers; Conclusion: around the world in eighty days.