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Political Friendship

Liberal Notables, Networks, and the Pursuit of the German Nation State, 1848-1866
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Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2024

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Between periods of revolution, state repression, and war across Central and Western Europe from the 1840s through the 1860s, German liberals practiced politics beyond the more well-defined realms of voluntary associations, state legislatures, and burgeoning political parties. Political Friendship approaches 19th century German history’s trajectory to unification through the lens of academics, journalists, and artists who formed close personal relationships with one another and with powerful state leaders. Michael Weaver argues that German liberals thought with their friends by demonstrating the previously neglected aspects of political friendship were central to German political culture.

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Contributor: Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver is a historian of European politics and culture. His work has been supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Joint Initiative in German and European Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto. Michael holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Toronto and is an independent scholar.

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April 9, 2024
eBook ISBN:
9781805392859
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326
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https://doi.org/10.1515/9781805392859
eBook ISBN: 9781805392859
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History: 18th/19th Century
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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research
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BY-NC-ND 4.0
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