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Women, Transnational Networks and Patriotism in Northern and Central Europe, 1763-1814
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Nicole Pohl
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2025
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A gateway to the complex world of eighteenth-century sociability of elite women and of their lasting impact on modern concepts of national identity and community.
In the dynamic intellectual and social landscape of eighteenth-century Northern Europe, the interplay between patriotism, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism was pivotal in shaping the era's cultural and political discourse. This study delves into the intricate networks of elite women who navigated and influenced these concepts through their participation in salons and literary circles. By examining figures such as Anna Amalia of Weimar, Dorothea von Kurland, members of the Bluestockings, Friederike Brun and the grande Dame of eighteenth-century salon world, Mme de Staël, the narrative uncovers how these women fostered transnational dialogues and cultural exchanges that were crucial in redefining public spirit and national identity.
Grounded in extensive archival research and touching on the lives of over twenty-five individuals, the work highlights the nuanced roles these women played as cultural mediators and agents of change across national borders, challenging the traditional male-dominated historiography. The exploration of their contributions offers fresh insights into the interconnectedness of European intellectual life and the critical role of gender in shaping historical discourses. This book not only broadens our understanding of the Enlightenment but also provides a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on the socio-political transformations of the era.
In the dynamic intellectual and social landscape of eighteenth-century Northern Europe, the interplay between patriotism, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism was pivotal in shaping the era's cultural and political discourse. This study delves into the intricate networks of elite women who navigated and influenced these concepts through their participation in salons and literary circles. By examining figures such as Anna Amalia of Weimar, Dorothea von Kurland, members of the Bluestockings, Friederike Brun and the grande Dame of eighteenth-century salon world, Mme de Staël, the narrative uncovers how these women fostered transnational dialogues and cultural exchanges that were crucial in redefining public spirit and national identity.
Grounded in extensive archival research and touching on the lives of over twenty-five individuals, the work highlights the nuanced roles these women played as cultural mediators and agents of change across national borders, challenging the traditional male-dominated historiography. The exploration of their contributions offers fresh insights into the interconnectedness of European intellectual life and the critical role of gender in shaping historical discourses. This book not only broadens our understanding of the Enlightenment but also provides a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on the socio-political transformations of the era.
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Contributor: Nicole Pohl
NICOLE POHL is Professor Emerita at Oxford Brookes University. She is the Academic Editor of Electronic Enlightenment at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of Illustrations
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Acknowledgements
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Dramatis Personae
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Introduction
1 - Part I: Dynastic and Imperial Patriotism
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Introduction to Part I
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1 ‘Ilm-Athen’: Anna Amalia of Weimar
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2 ‘A Learned Siberia’: Königsberg
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3 Patria Lost: Duchess Dorothea von Kurland and Elisa von der Recke
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4 From Musenhof to Musensitz: Enlightened Patriotism in Hesse
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5 Utile Dulci: Musenhöfe in the Margraviate of Brandenburg
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6 ‘A True Patriot’: Dorothea of Kurland in Löbichau, Thuringia
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7 Enlightened Sarmatism: Anna Paulina Jabłonowska
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8 ‘A Fiery Patriot, a Spartan Mother’: Izabela Czartoryska
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9 Pietism and Economic Patriotism: The ‘Silesian Elysium’
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Map
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Introduction to Part III
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10 Duality of Identity: The ‘Weimars of the North’ and the Conglomerate Danish State
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11 Pan-European Patriotism: Friederike Brun
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12 ‘Dispatriotism’: Kamma Rahbek and Cultural Nationalism
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Conclusion
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Bibliography
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Index
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9781805439165
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Keywords for this book
Eighteenth-Century; Northern Europe; Central Europe; Patriotism; Nationalism; Cosmopolitanism; Elite Women; Salons; Literary Circles; Transnational Dialogues; Cultural Exchanges; Enlightenment
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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research
