A History of Modern Germany 1648-1840 Revised ed. Edition

by Hajo Holborn (Author)

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This second volume of a three-volume reassessment of the last five centuries of German history covers the two centuries from the crucial aftermath of the Thirty Years' War to the eve of the revolution of 1848-49. Dealing with the growth of absolutism, the author traces the founding of the Hapsburg empire and the rise of Bradenburg-Prussia, culminating in the conflict between Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great. Professor Holborn explores the impact of the French Revolution on Germany, its part in the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, and the subsequent reorganization of the German states. In his section on the Congress of Vienna, he shows the struggle between the conservatism of Metternich and the incipient liberal and national movement. Students of German history will appreciate the attention given religious, intellectual, and social developments, colorfully presented in chapters on Baroque civilization and the age of Kant, Goethe, and Beethoven.

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"At a time when most historians are devoting their energies primarily to small segments of our past, it is heartening to have a person of Professor Holborn's stature present us with his interpretation of the sweep of history and of a country whose impact on many phases of Western civilization has been highly significant."---H. J. Grimm, American Historical Review

"[A] masterly account of the dramatic, tragic and often shameful history of Germany in the most recent age, which will probably become one of the most widely read of Holborn's works.", The New York Times Book Review

"The work is persuasive because it evinces the author's first-hand knowledge of the country and its culture. . . . Wisdom, serenity, and compassion as well as great historical intelligence and perspicacity have molded it."---Fritz Stern, The Yale Review

"Dr. Holborn is to be congratulated for his emphasis on the socioeconomic factors in German history. This is the first major work in English on the subject in which adequate attention is given to various facets of German historical development and particularly to economic factors."---L.L. Snyder, Annals of the American Academy

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Dealing with the growth of absolutism, the author traces the founding of the Hapsburg empire and the rise of Bradenburg-Prussia, culminating in the conflict between Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great. Professor Holborn explores the impact of the French Revolution on Germany, its part in the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, and the subsequent reorganization of the German states.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press; Revised ed. edition (December 1, 1982)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 558 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691007969
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691007960
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.28 x 9.21 inches

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M. Piltingsrud

An ecellent boook

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2010

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This is an excellent history of modern Germany. The information is well organized and easy to follow. Hajo Holborn explains the balance of power in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, the economic state of Germany during various periods, and includes maps to show how far the Empire extended during various periods. As a graduate student of German literature, I was looking for background knowledge in German history from an English source, and this book provided that. I will certainly purchase more books from the series.

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James H. Mehaffey

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013

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It is a very detailed book of Germany but perhaps a little too detailed for my needs. However it is a very in depth study.

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John W. Matthews

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015