1848-A European Revolution?: International Ideas and National Memories of 1848 [Hardcover]

Axel Körner (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0312226144 | ISBN-13: 978-0312226145 | Edition: 2nd Revised edition

The notion of a "Springtime of European Peoples," the concept of a universal republic and the awareness of a European dimension to revolutionary events all had an important impact on the ideas of 1848 and were reflected in songs, pamphlets, and political statements. However, the meanings of 1848--its historical and memories--changed over time. In most commemorations, the revolution has appeared as a national event, a perspective which changed only in 1998, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary. This book analyzes the dichotomy between the international dimension of the revolution's ideas and the nationalization of its memories.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Overall, these essays offer a wealth of recent scholarship on the French wars of religion and the Dutch Revolt." --American Historical Review

About the Author

Axel Körner is Lecturer in Modern European History at University College London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 2nd Revised edition edition (April 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312226144
• ISBN-13: 978-0312226145
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,775,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)